PRODUCT REVIEW

Erborian CC & BB Creams Glow Creme Illuminating Face Cream

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Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 2% - 2.5%Tocopherol 0.35% - 0.65%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Erborian - CC & BB Creams Glow Creme Illuminating Face Cream" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (arginine, cyclomethicone and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Cyclomethicone, arginine, phenyl trimethicone, squalane and cetearyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 2.00% - 2.50%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails from 18.30£ up to 33.30£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

CC & BB Creams Glow Creme Illuminating Face Cream

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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: arginine, cyclomethicone.

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: arginine, phenyl trimethicone.

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

cyclomethicone 6.4% - 7.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

niacinamide 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

phenyl trimethicone 2.7% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

niacinamide 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-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.

niacinamide 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

tocopherol 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

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: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.

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.

niacinamide 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

glycyrrhiza glabra root extract 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Key Actives

niacinamide 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

tocopherol 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

hexyl cinnamal 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

cyclomethicone 6.4% - 7.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

butylene glycol 5.2% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: 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

Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclomethicone, Butylene glycol, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Phenyl trimethicone, Pentylene glycol, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Mica, Hexyl laurate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Poria cocos extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Silica, Squalane, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Arginine, Acrylates/stearyl acrylate/dimethicone methacrylate copolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Tocopherol, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene

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Key ingredients	niacinamide cyclomethicone +5 more	Common: niacinamide squalane +2 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +49 more	Common: niacinamide squalane +2 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +49 more	Common: niacinamide arginine +1 more Other: sh-octapeptide-4 sh-decapeptide-7 +13 more	Common: niacinamide squalane +2 more Other: adenosine camellia sinensis seed oil +10 more	Common: niacinamide squalane Other: adenosine phytosphingosine +16 more	Common: niacinamide arginine +1 more Other: adenosine panthenol +4 more	Common: niacinamide arginine Other: adenosine beta-glucan +10 more	Common: niacinamide squalane Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +14 more	Common: niacinamide squalane Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +6 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +2 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester ceramide np +12 more	Common: niacinamide squalane Other: bakuchiol ceramide eop +10 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? eugenol Has skin benefit? +15 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +18 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	citrus unshiu extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	perilla frutescens leaf extract Has skin benefit? commiphora myrrha resin extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +110 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +110 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +58 more	cream Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +35 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Erborian CC & BB Creams Glow Creme Illuminating Face Cream

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Works for

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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