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MoisturizingGlycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate + 9 moreWorks
“Made with edelweiss extract from the Dior gardens, a signature ingredient of the Dior Snow collection known for its brightening and hydrating properties.***”
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:
alcaligenes polysaccharides, glycerin.
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, alcaligenes polysaccharides.
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizateMay help
“A key step of an effective skincare routine, this serum visibly diminishes the look of dark spots on skin.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, TocopherolMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus unshiu peel extract, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.9–4.8%
- 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 glycolPropanediol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateSteareth-21~1.6–2%
Polyglyceryl-10 eicosanedioate/tetradecanedioate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidCellulose~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseCitrus unshiu peel extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAngelica acutiloba root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kluyveromyces extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLauroyl lysine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineParfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Behenyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTitanium dioxide~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideAlcaligenes polysaccharides~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alcaligenes polysaccharidesCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateLeontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Tromethamine~0.2–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Silica~0.3–0.55%
Magnolia obovata bark extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolDimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- 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 DimethiconeCarbomer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Steareth-2~0.15–0.25%
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaLinalyl acetate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alumina~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Steareth-21, Polyglyceryl-10 eicosanedioate/tetradecanedioate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Cellulose, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Kluyveromyces extract, Caprylyl glycol, Lauroyl lysine, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Behenyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Titanium dioxide, Alcaligenes polysaccharides, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium benzoate, Tromethamine, Potassium sorbate, Silica, Magnolia obovata bark extract, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Steareth-2, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Mica, Linalyl acetate, Alumina
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| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | $230.00 | $26.54−$203.46 | $33.55−$196.45 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethiconol | Alpha-Arbutin | — |
| 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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