Erborian Glow Cream Illuminating Face Cream by Erborian

Name: Erborian - Glow Cream Illuminating Face Cream by Erborian
Brand: Erborian

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

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Irritation risk: high
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Niacinamide2% - 2.5%Tocopherol0.35% - 0.65%Cyclomethicone6.4% - 7.8%

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Product Summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Erborian - Glow Cream Illuminating Face Cream by Erborian" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. 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). Emollients in this formulation (cyclomethicone, arginine, phenyl trimethicone, squalane and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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 for 61.72CA$ in Canada, for 120.75A$ in Australia and from 8.80£ up to 19.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Key Benefits Skin cream enriched with natural ingredients that nourish, protect and brighten the complexion Absorbs into the skin to blur imperfections and disguise blemishes Light reflective technology creates a radiant glow that immediately gives the impression of youthful beauty Contains vitamin E to protect and repair the skin Dermatologically tested to be suitable for all skin types UK200022145

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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.

Niacinamide2% - 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

Tocopherol0.35% - 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

Anti-blemish

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.

Niacinamide2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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.

Niacinamide2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract0.5% - 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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Glow Cream Illuminating Face Cream by Erborian

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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

Arginine0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

Niacinamide2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Phenyl trimethicone2.7% - 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

Squalane0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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.

Cyclomethicone6.4% - 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

Cetearyl alcohol0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Hexyl laurate0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Butylene glycol5.2% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Dicaprylyl carbonate1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Glyceryl stearate0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Pentylene glycol2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Tocopherol0.35% - 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

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Erborian Glow Cream Illuminating Face Cream by Erborian

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