Eminence Organics Bright Skin Licorice Root Booster-Serum
Works for
Anti-agingUbiquinone, Sodium salicylate + 3 moreMay help
“a booster of antioxidants, Coenzyme Q10, and Alpha Lipoic Acid to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve the appearance of skin Natural, organic skin care from Hungary.”
This product contains thioctic acid, ubiquinone. These ingredients help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Adansonia digitata seed oil + 6 moreWorks
“hydrating and nourishing for uneven skin tones Lemongrass.”
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, mel.
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: cocos nucifera oil, adansonia digitata seed oil.
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Lactic acidNot delivered
“Eminence Organics Bright Skin Licorice Root Booster-Serum diminishes dark spots without irritation using two plant-derived actives, Gigawhite and a natural hydroquinone alternative.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.1–0.4%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“sloughs off dead skin cells to rejuvenate the appearance of skin GigawhiteTM.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Thioctic acid, Ubiquinone + 8 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid, ubiquinone) 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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel extract, Cymbopogon martini oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis extract~23–34%
- 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 extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCitrus limon peel extract~4.3–6.5%
Cymbopogon martini oil~3.2–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilSalix alba extract~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractMentha piperita extract~1.3–1.9%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractRosa damascena extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractGlycerin~0.85–1.25%
- 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 GlycerinRosa damascena extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractMentha piperita extract~0.4–0.95%
Primula veris extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alchemilla vulgaris extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractVeronica officinalis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractGlycerin~0.2–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractRosa damascena extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractSodium benzoate~0.1–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLactic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium salicylate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylateCitrus limon seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mel~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelFicin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractCitrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.5%
Malpighia emarginata fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phyllanthus emblica extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adansonia digitata seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilMyrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractCocos nucifera oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilWater~0.1–0.45%
Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractTapioca starch~0.1–0.3%
Thioctic acid~0.1–0.35%
Ubiquinone~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Cymbopogon martini oil, Unknown, Salix alba extract, Rosa damascena extract, Mentha piperita extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rosa damascena extract, Glycerin, Rosa damascena extract, Mentha piperita extract, Primula veris extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Veronica officinalis extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Rosa damascena extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Sodium salicylate, Unknown, Citrus limon seed oil, Mel, Unknown, Ficin, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Phyllanthus emblica extract, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Water, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Tapioca starch, Thioctic acid, Ubiquinone
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Eminence OrganicsBright Skin Licorice Root Booster-SerumYOUR PRODUCT | pureclinicaTriple Strength Vitamin C, E & Ferulic Acid Serum | skinmadeNiacinamide + Allantoin serum | Timeless Skin CareCoenzyme Q10 Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | $38.40 | $29.99−$8.41 | $18.30−$20.10 | $21.75−$16.65 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Niacinamide | Hyaluronic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Eminence Organics - Bright Skin Licorice Root Booster-Serum" is effective for: Anti-oxidation
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.20% - 0.70% and glycerin 0.85% - 1.25%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 119.95A$ in Australia and for 36.05$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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