Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Ceramide np + 19 moreWorks well
“Enriched with Black Bee Honey Extract to strengthen skin barrier for preventing skin dehydration.”
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, snail secretion filtrate.
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, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, niacinamide
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 2 moreWorks well
“Packed with Snail Secretion Filtrate to boost skin elasticity and improve wrinkle concern.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Beta-glucanWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Snail secretion filtrate63%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
More about Snail secretion filtrateWater~45–55%
Glycerin~7.2–8.8%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSqualane~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneButylene glycol~2.2–2.7%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%
Niacinamide~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideMaltodextrin~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPolyglyceryl-10 stearate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerGlycereth-25 pca isostearate~0.9–1.1%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterDioscorea japonica root extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydrolyzed corn starch~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchMalt extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.6–0.9%
- 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 lecithinBeta-glucan~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanAdenosine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosinePhytic acid~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumVitex agnus castus extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucrosePhenethyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholineSucrose stearate~0.35–0.65%
Stearic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHexyl laurate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateCeramide np~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npPalmitic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidZymomonas ferment extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed royal jelly protein~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Honey extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractGlycosphingolipids~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsCholesterol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolIngredient list view
Snail secretion filtrate, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Squalane, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glycereth-25 pca isostearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Malt extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Beta-glucan, Adenosine, Phytic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Parfum, Vitex agnus castus extract, Sucrose, Phenethyl alcohol, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose stearate, Stearic acid, Hexyl laurate, Ceramide np, Palmitic acid, Zymomonas ferment extract, Hydrolyzed royal jelly protein, Honey extract, Glycosphingolipids, Cholesterol
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| Match | — | 84% | 84% | 83% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 7 of 13 | 9 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate | Betaine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
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Product summary
"Dr. G - Buy Dr. G Royal Black Snail Ampoule in Australia - Korean Skincare and Cosmetics" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.70% - 2.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.30% - 0.50%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Adenosine 0.50% - 0.75%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (snail secretion filtrate 63.00% (declared), sucrose 0.30% - 0.50%, sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.60% and glycerin 7.20% - 8.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 49.50A$ in Australia.
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