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Ddf Discoloration Reversal Moisturizer

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Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish

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Niacinamide 2.6% - 3.8%Acetyl glucosamine 2% - 3%

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Product summary

"Ddf - Discoloration Reversal Moisturizer" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (acetyl glucosamine, panthenol, glycerin and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Dimethicone, dimethiconol, cetearyl alcohol, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate and isohexadecane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 2.60% - 3.80%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.15% - 0.50%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
This moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl propionate 0.35% - 0.85%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.95% - 1.40% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This multi-tasking anti-aging formula also helps to diminishes fine lines & wrinkles and smooth the appearance of large pores.

Source: Ulta

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine, niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: retinyl propionate.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

acetyl glucosamine 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

niacinamide 2.6% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

retinyl propionate 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Dr. Sobel's Micro-Radiance Complex helps to reduce the production of melanin by 30% to prevent dark spots from surfacing.

Source: Ulta

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine, niacinamide, undecylenoyl phenylalanine

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: retinyl propionate.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

acetyl glucosamine 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

niacinamide 2.6% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

undecylenoyl phenylalanine 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino-acid based compound that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help lighten sun spots and support more even skin tone.

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Discoloration Reversal Moisturizer

Source: From product name

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, butylene glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, dimethiconol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, niacinamide, panthenol

acetyl glucosamine 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

dimethicone 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

dimethiconol 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl propionate

niacinamide 2.6% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

retinyl propionate 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 2.6% - 3.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

acetyl glucosamine 2% - 3%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

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Potential irritants

undecylenoyl phenylalanine 0.5% - 1.2%

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Works for: Evens skin tone

An amino-acid based compound that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help lighten sun spots and support more even skin tone.

retinyl propionate 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

sorbitan oleate 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4% - 6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate 3.5% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Niacinamide, Acetyl glucosamine, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Panthenol, Undecylenoyl phenylalanine, Retinyl propionate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Litchi chinensis pericarp extract, Prunus persica leaf extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Dimethiconol, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Cetearyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Peg-100 stearate, Sorbitan oleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Titanium dioxide, Disodium edta, Dm hydantoin

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Key ingredients	niacinamide acetyl glucosamine +6 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +4 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate titanium dioxide +2 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: sodium hyaluronate trehalose	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +4 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +10 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: urea fructose +8 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +5 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +9 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: madecassoside caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl glucosamine +1 more Other: salicylic acid helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum alpha-arbutin +5 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more
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Potential Irritants	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ammonium polyacrylate Has skin benefit? +8 more	polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	cynara scolymus leaf extract Has skin benefit? acanthopanax senticosus root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	coco-betaine Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +18 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	bht Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +75 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +19 more

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Ddf Discoloration Reversal Moisturizer

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

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