Works for
Evens skin toneAlpha-arbutin, Glycine soja seed extractWorks well
“Brightens skin with alpha-arbutin and mulberry root extract”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin
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: glycine soja seed 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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Tartaric acid + 6 moreWorks
“Revitalizing Moisture Strips 2 Sheets X6”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tartaric acid, Olea europaea leaf extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcloxaMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium polyacrylate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePentylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolDipropylene glycol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolTartaric acid~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceButylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 glycolAlcloxa~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aluminum salt of allantoin. Can have an exfoliating and mattifying effect. Can be irritating
More about AlcloxaSorbitan isostearate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateAlpha-arbutin~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
More about Alpha-arbutinPca ethyl cocoyl arginate~0.45–1%
Ppg-8-ceteth-20~0.4–0.9%
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractMorus alba root extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl tyrosine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.1–0.35%
Glycine soja seed extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractChlorella vulgaris extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Pentylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Tartaric acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butylene glycol, Alcloxa, Sorbitan isostearate, Alpha-arbutin, Pca ethyl cocoyl arginate, Ppg-8-ceteth-20, Olea europaea leaf extract, Morus alba root extract, Acetyl tyrosine, Pueraria lobata root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Phenoxyethanol
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| Match | — | 60% | 47% | 47% |
| Price | — | $21.33 | $40.90 | $10.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Rice Ferment Filtrate | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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