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MoisturizingPrunus armeniaca kernel oil, Squalane + 20 moreWorks
“A brightening moisturiser to revive dry, dull skin while smoothing and refining, for a softer, more luminous complexion.”
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: chondrus crispus extract, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Morus bombycis root extract + 1 moreNot delivered
“Mulberry, Bearberry and Liquorice help visibly brighten and even skin tone while Meadowsweet and Hawaiian Algae work to reveal fresher, softer skin.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Citrus nobilis oil + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Methyl glucose sesquistearate~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearatePrunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilSqualane~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneCitrullus lanatus seed oil~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis oil~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilGlycerin~1.7–2%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Butylene glycolHamamelis virginiana water~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSorbitol~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolGlyceryl stearate se~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seSclerotium gum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSodium pca~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolStearyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCitrus nobilis oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolC12-16 alcohols~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsHoney extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractLimonene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium lactate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLactic acid~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acidAlcohol denat.~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Palmitic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSpiraea ulmaria root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholArctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus grandis fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.5%
- 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 extractMorus bombycis root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain arbutin, a compound that has skin-lightening properties. Might have some anti-oxidant activity. Is unlikely to be effective though in the concentrations typically used in skincare products
More about Morus bombycis root extractScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Crithmum maritimum extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum extractCananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.5%
Geraniol~0.25–0.5%
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.55%
Malic acid~0.3–0.55%
Phytic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidLinalool~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitronellol~0.2–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Chondrus crispus extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.25%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateFarnesol~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Squalane, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Sorbitol, Glyceryl stearate se, Sclerotium gum, Sodium pca, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Stearyl alcohol, Citrus nobilis oil, Tocopherol, C12-16 alcohols, Honey extract, Limonene, Sodium lactate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lactic acid, Alcohol denat., Palmitic acid, Spiraea ulmaria root extract, Lecithin, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Morus bombycis root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Benzoic acid, Crithmum maritimum extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Geraniol, Cymbopogon martini oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Malic acid, Phytic acid, Linalool, Sodium hyaluronate, Citronellol, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Chondrus crispus extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl benzoate, Farnesol, Benzyl salicylate, Citral
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ESPASkin Radiance MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | January LabsRetexturizing Night Cream | PixiVitamin-C Lotion | Madara CosmeticsHydra Firm Gel con ácido hialurónico | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | — | $12.00 | $1.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Vitamin C | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
- 5
- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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