Derm Institute Cellular Brightening Essence

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

KEY INGREDIENTS

ascorbyl glucoside
Retinoid. Derivative of vitamin A.
dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate
ergothioneine
glycine soja sterols
melia azadirachta leaf extract
proline
resveratrol
sigesbeckia orientalis extract
sodium chondroitin sulfate
sodium hyaluronate
sodium polyacrylate
squalane
adenosine triphosphate
vitis vinifera fruit extract
allantoin
+12 more

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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Cellular Brightening Essence

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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What does the product description say?

"Key Benefits Works to balance the skinPromotes a more radiant complexionHelps to minimise the appearance of dark spots and uneven skinContains powerful brightening ingredients and Melan-No-More™ technology Includes a blend of botanical extracts, including yam root and grapefruit UK300052358"

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside, dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, resveratrol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate	MEDIUM
ascorbyl glucoside	MEDIUM
resveratrol	LOW

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Formulated with Melan-No-More™ technology as well as a blend of botanical ingredients such as wild yam root extract and grapefruit, this formula helps to brighten and hydrate while fighting oxidative stress for younger-looking skin."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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: allantoin, sodium chondroitin sulfate.

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: squalane, glycine soja sterols.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium chondroitin sulfate	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
glycine soja sterols	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product contains adenosine triphosphate, ascorbyl glucoside, resveratrol. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
adenosine triphosphate	MEDIUM
resveratrol	MEDIUM
ascorbyl glucoside	MEDIUM

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - ascorbyl glucoside also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
resveratrol	HIGH
ascorbyl glucoside	MEDIUM
scutellaria baicalensis root extract	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
malpighia glabra fruit extract
sigesbeckia orientalis extract
dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
malpighia glabra fruit extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking	3.9% - 4.7%
sigesbeckia orientalis extract A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound	4.2% - 5.2%
rabdosia rubescens extract	3.1% - 3.8%
dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate An oil-soluble compound that has been shown in laboratory studies (in a petri dish, not on human volunteers) to inhibit melanin production in skin and help even out the skin tone. More research is needed to understand if it works in real life	2.3% - 2.8%
malic acid Helps adjust the product pH	1.9% - 2.3%
sodium chondroitin sulfate Is naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer	1.5% - 1.9%
ascorbyl glucoside A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products	1.5% - 1.8%
sigesbeckia orientalis extract A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound	1.2% - 1.4%
rabdosia rubescens extract	0.95% - 1.15%
leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine	0.7% - 1.05%
ethoxydiglycol Helps to improve the product consistency	0.6% - 0.85%
bacopa monnieri leaf extract	0.55% - 0.85%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	0.55% - 0.8%
squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.	0.55% - 0.8%
sodium ascorbate	0.5% - 0.75%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	0.5% - 0.75%
glyceryl linoleate Helps oil and water mix together	0.5% - 0.75%
retinyl palmitate 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. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect	0.35% - 0.65%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	0.45% - 0.7%
acetyl tyrosine	0.35% - 0.6%
proline	0.35% - 0.65%
hydrolyzed vegetable protein	0.3% - 0.6%
adenosine triphosphate	0.3% - 0.6%
sodium polyacrylate Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions	0.4% - 0.6%
trideceth-6 Helps oil and water mix together	0.35% - 0.65%
dioscorea villosa root extract	0.3% - 0.6%
glycine soja sterols An emollient that helps soften the skin	0.4% - 0.6%
morus bombycis root extract A plant extract that might contain arbutin, a compound that has skin-lightening properties. Might have some anti-oxidant activity. Is unlikely to be effective though in the concentrations typically used in skincare products	0.3% - 0.6%
saxifraga sarmentosa extract	0.3% - 0.55%
vitis vinifera fruit extract A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds	0.3% - 0.6%
scutellaria baicalensis root extract 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	0.3% - 0.55%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.3% - 0.55%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.3% - 0.5%
melia azadirachta leaf extract A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating	0.25% - 0.5%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.45%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.25% - 0.45%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.2% - 0.35%
potassium hydroxide Used to adjust the pH level of products	0.2% - 0.35%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.15% - 0.25%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.15% - 0.25%
ergothioneine Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking	0.15% - 0.25%
resveratrol Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone	0.1% - 0.2%
sodium metabisulfite A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
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Key ingredients	ascorbyl glucoside retinyl palmitate +14 more	Common: resveratrol sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +14 more	Common: sodium hyaluronate adenosine triphosphate +1 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +9 more	Common: ascorbyl glucoside sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: glycerin persea gratissima oil +3 more	Common: allantoin sodium hyaluronate Other: panthenol glycerin +2 more	Common: melia azadirachta leaf extract proline +3 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +43 more	Common: melia azadirachta leaf extract proline +3 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +43 more	Common: melia azadirachta leaf extract sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +12 more	Common: sodium hyaluronate squalane +1 more Other: ceramide np phytosphingosine +14 more	Common: resveratrol sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +14 more	Common: resveratrol sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: niacinamide tripeptide-1 +6 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? morus bombycis root extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? sodium metabisulfite Has skin benefit? resveratrol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? glyceryl linoleate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? sigesbeckia orientalis extract Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate Has skin benefit? sigesbeckia orientalis extract Has skin benefit? malpighia glabra fruit extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 laurate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? resveratrol Has skin benefit? glutathione Has skin benefit? +6 more	arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? oleth-10 phosphate Has skin benefit? oleth-10 Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? +7 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? persea gratissima oil Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +6 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea italica extract Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? hippophae rhamnoides oil Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? glutathione Has skin benefit? adansonia digitata seed oil Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? gluconic acid Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? juglans regia seed oil Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? honey extract Has skin benefit? moringa oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +22 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? hippophae rhamnoides oil Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? glutathione Has skin benefit? adansonia digitata seed oil Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? gluconic acid Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? juglans regia seed oil Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? honey extract Has skin benefit? moringa oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +22 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? triethylhexanoin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? paeonia lactiflora root extract Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta flower extract Has skin benefit? viscum album leaf extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? polygonum cuspidatum root extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +11 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 laurate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? resveratrol Has skin benefit? glutathione Has skin benefit? +6 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? cucumis melo fruit extract Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? resveratrol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed wheat protein Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? cassia alata leaf extract Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? malpighia glabra fruit extract Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? bacillus/soybean ferment extract Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +73 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +73 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? bacillus/soybean ferment extract Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more