Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWorks well
“Niacinamide and antioxidants help improve skin tone and texture, while hyaluronic acid and a ceramide hydrate and strengthen skin’s moisture barrier.”
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-agingNiacinamide, Thioctic acidWorks well
“Contains a blend of antioxidants, peptides and ceramides to help diminish the visible signs of aging”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains 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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Linoleic acid + 11 moreWorks well
“Niacinamide and antioxidants help improve skin tone and texture, while hyaluronic acid and a ceramide hydrate and strengthen skin’s moisture barrier.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea, caesalpinia spinosa gum.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid, niacinamide
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Linoleic acidWorks 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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: linoleic acid
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Thioctic acid, Tocopheryl acetate + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Niacinamide~23–34%
- 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 NiacinamideHydrolyzed rice protein~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinThioctic acid~5.2–7.7%
Sodium hyaluronate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopheryl acetate~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateLinoleic acid~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidWater~1.7–2.5%
Ethylhexyl isononanoate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
More about Ethylhexyl isononanoateNiacinamide~1.2–1.8%
- 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 NiacinamideGlyceryl stearate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateGlycerin~0.6–1.35%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerC10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters~0.5–1.15%
Glycereth-26~0.45–1.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinoleic acid~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidHydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea~0.45–1.1%
Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateXanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps softent the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Hydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gumOleth-3 phosphate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Oleth-3 phosphateOleic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Caesalpinia spinosa gum~0.4–0.95%
Polysorbate 60~0.15–0.7%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateHydrolyzed rice protein~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinDisodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Thioctic acid~0.15–0.55%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitic acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium bisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Phosphoric acid~0.1–0.3%
Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Thioctic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Linoleic acid, Water, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Niacinamide, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, Glycereth-26, Phenoxyethanol, Linoleic acid, Hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gum, Oleth-3 phosphate, Oleic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Disodium edta, Thioctic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Sodium bisulfite, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Phosphoric acid, Tetrasodium edta
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