Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Dimethicone + 16 moreStrong evidence
“This whitening cream retains moisture and reduces daytime damage, leading the skin to glowing transparency.”
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
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, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Kojic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: kojic acid
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: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Kojic acid, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (kojic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · TocopherolModerate evidence
This product contains kojic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Sorbitan sesquioleate + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dipropylene glycol~6.2–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButylene glycol~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPropylene glycol dicaprate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicapratePetrolatum~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumBehenyl alcohol~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHydrogenated rapeseed glycerides~1.4–1.7%
Dimethicone~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeHydrogenated polydecene~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydecenePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoatePolyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateBetula platyphylla japonica bark extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula platyphylla japonica juice~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Callicarpa japonica fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium adenosine triphosphate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractHydrolyzed collagen~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenHydrolyzed soybean extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kojic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritating
More about Kojic acidMagnolia obovata bark extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mucuna birdwoodiana stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractTabebuia impetiginosa bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAlcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAlgin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginBenzophenone-5~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A UV filter. Typically used to stabilize a product formulation. Can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-5Bht~0.25–0.45%
Cholesterol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Disodium succinate~0.25–0.45%
Ethyl oleate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ethyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell
More about Ethyl oleateGlycerin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinIsohexadecane~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.3–0.5%
Oleyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Polysorbate 80~0.25–0.5%
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSodium methyl stearoyl taurate~0.5–0.7%
Sorbitan oleate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateSorbitan palmitate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateSorbitan sesquioleate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateSuccinic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMethylparaben~0.1–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaramel~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Petrolatum, Behenyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated rapeseed glycerides, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated polydecene, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Betula platyphylla japonica bark extract, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Callicarpa japonica fruit extract, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Hydrolyzed soybean extract, Kojic acid, Magnolia obovata bark extract, Mucuna birdwoodiana stem extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Tabebuia impetiginosa bark extract, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Algin, Benzophenone-5, Bht, Cholesterol, Disodium edta, Disodium succinate, Ethyl oleate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Isohexadecane, Lecithin, Microcrystalline cellulose, Oleyl alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Sorbitan oleate, Sorbitan palmitate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Succinic acid, Xanthan gum, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Caramel
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| DecortéAQ Absolute Brightening CreamYOUR PRODUCT | KoseCoenRich Q10 Brightening Tone Up Hand Cream | Estée LauderRe-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Creme Rich | JergensSkin Firming Daily Toning Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 53% | 50% |
| Price | $160.00 | $11.40−$148.60 | $350.00+$190.00 | $5.39−$154.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Linoleic Acid | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Decorté - AQ Absolute Brightening Cream" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen, butylene glycol and scutellaria baicalensis root extract in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, cholesterol, hydrolyzed collagen, dimethicone and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and lecithinIrritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 190.00$ in the United States and for 266.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 5
- 6TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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