Etat Pur Pure Active Glabridin
Works for
0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Etat Pur Pure Active Glabridin 15ml is a care formulated to act on hyperpigmentation, based on a powerful licorice extract (formulated with 25mg / 100g).It is formulated with a powerful licorice extract that fades dark spots (spots related to the sun, spots related to hormonal changes, pregnancy mask, hyperpigmentation due to acne or scarring) and evens out the complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": carnosine, sodium lactate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains carnosine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Octyldodecanol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPropanediol~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAlcohol~2.7–4.1%
- 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 AlcoholSilica~2.1–3.1%
Disodium phosphate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateUrea~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaC14-22 alcohols~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsCapryloyl glycine~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.85–1.3%
Potassium phosphate~0.45–1.1%
Sodium lactate~0.4–0.9%
- 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 lactateXanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideCetearyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCoco-glucoside~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideCellulose gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Laminaria digitata extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.05–0.2%
- 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 extractCarnosine~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineDisodium adenosine triphosphate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Octyldodecanol, Propanediol, Alcohol, Silica, Disodium phosphate, Urea, C14-22 alcohols, Capryloyl glycine, Microcrystalline cellulose, Potassium phosphate, Sodium lactate, Xanthan gum, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Coco-glucoside, Cellulose gum, Potassium sorbate, Laminaria digitata extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Carnosine, Disodium adenosine triphosphate
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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.
| Etat PurPure Active GlabridinYOUR PRODUCT | SuperdrugSimply Pure Hydrating Light Moisturiser | EucerinIntensive Repair Lotion Fragrance Free | Skinbetter ScienceTrio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $22.04 | $6.60−$15.44 | $12.79−$9.25 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Mineral Oil | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Etat Pur - Pure Active Glabridin" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Etat Pur - Pure Active Glabridin ticks this box. Urea, carnosine and sodium lactate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (cetearyl alcohol and octyldodecanol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
Price
The product retails for 16.67£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
- 4
- 5Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 6
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