PRODUCT REVIEW

Erborian Glow Cream Illuminating Face Cream by Erborian

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
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 - 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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What can the product work for?

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.

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

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

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

arginine 0.3% - 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

niacinamide 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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 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.

niacinamide 2% - 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.

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

tocopherol 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

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%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

hexyl cinnamal 0.3% - 0.55%

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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%

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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%

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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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WIMJ similarity score		91%	91%	88%	88%	88%	88%	88%	88%	88%	88%	88%
Key ingredients	niacinamide cyclomethicone +5 more	Common: niacinamide phenyl trimethicone +3 more Other: madecassic acid adenosine +16 more	Common: niacinamide phenyl trimethicone +3 more Other: madecassic acid adenosine +16 more	Common: niacinamide phenyl trimethicone +2 more Other: adenosine panthenol +11 more	Common: niacinamide cyclomethicone +2 more Other: adenosine ceramide 1 +6 more	Common: niacinamide arginine +1 more Other: sh-octapeptide-4 sh-decapeptide-7 +13 more	Common: niacinamide phenyl trimethicone +1 more Other: oligopeptide-1 oligopeptide-3 +14 more	Common: niacinamide squalane +1 more Other: adenosine beta-glucan +2 more	Common: niacinamide squalane +2 more Other: oligopeptide-1 adenosine +11 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +2 more Other: adenosine 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +16 more	Common: niacinamide squalane +1 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +9 more	Common: niacinamide squalane +2 more Other: adenosine camellia sinensis seed oil +10 more
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Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? eugenol Has skin benefit? +15 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit?	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +5 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +62 more	olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more	lac Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +33 more	sea water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +47 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +58 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Erborian Glow Cream Illuminating Face Cream by Erborian

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

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