elmt

elmt Skin Illuminating Solution

Name: elmt - Skin Illuminating Solution
Brand: elmt

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Anti-blemish

Niacinamide, Allantoin

Works well

What the product description says

“To boost the illuminating qualities of this duo, niacinamide also helps to improve skin tone, reduce acne and strengthen the skin’s barrier.”

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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.

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs 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 production10%

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.1–0.35%

Evens skin tone

Niacinamide, Resveratrol

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What the product description says

“To boost the illuminating qualities of this duo, niacinamide also helps to improve skin tone, reduce acne and strengthen the skin’s barrier.”

Source: Amazon US

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

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: resveratrol.

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.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs 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 production10%

ResveratrolEffect: LowHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone~0.05–0.2%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Niacinamide, Vitis vinifera seed extract + 1 more

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: resveratrol, vitis vinifera seed extract.

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.

Vitis vinifera seed extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~0.45–1.1%

ResveratrolKey activeEffect: MediumHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone~0.05–0.2%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Resveratrol + 1 more

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

Vitis vinifera seed extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~0.45–1.1%

ResveratrolKey activeEffect: HighHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone~0.05–0.2%

Punica granatum fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties~0.15–0.7%

Moisturizing

Side benefit · Niacinamide, Panthenol + 5 more

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, trehalose.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.35–0.85%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.6–3.9%

TrehaloseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.25%

CyanocobalaminKey activeEffect: HighCan support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin~0.01–0.1%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~5.9–8.8%

AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Punica granatum fruit extractA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant propertiesHigh~0.15–0.7%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

ResveratrolHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin toneMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

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None flagged

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Vitis vinifera fruit water~29–44%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Butylene glycol~5.9–8.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

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

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Niacinamide10%

Hero · Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-blemishEvens skin toneAnti-agingMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterial

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

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Water~3.8–5.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~2.6–3.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Dipropylene glycol~1.8–2.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Hydroxyacetophenone~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Trehalose~0.85–1.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.45–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAntibacterial

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

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Panthenol~0.35–0.85%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

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Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Punica granatum fruit extract~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Allantoin~0.1–0.35%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Resveratrol~0.05–0.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

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Cyanocobalamin~0.01–0.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin

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Ingredient list view

Vitis vinifera fruit water, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trehalose, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Panthenol, Punica granatum fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Resveratrol, Cyanocobalamin

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Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
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Product summary

"elmt - Skin Illuminating Solution" is effective for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (10.00% (declared)). 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.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.35% - 0.85%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Humectants (panthenol 0.35% - 0.85%, trehalose 0.85% - 1.25% and glycerin 2.60% - 3.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.