
“Moisturizing type vitamin C derivative and caproylglycine combination leads to smooth skin that is well-textured while moisturizing.”
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:
alanine, arginine.
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, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine
“Balancing VC Clear Spots”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains potassium azeloyl diglycinate.
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: potassium azeloyl diglycinate
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: alanine.
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.
“the rough troubles that occur as you age”
This product contains serine, threonine. These ingredients 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.
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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 glycolOne 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 GlycerinA derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
More about Potassium azeloyl diglycinateUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractHelps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAn amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineAn 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
More about ArginineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineA salt of an amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about Histidine hclHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinA type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineAn emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Potassium azeloyl diglycinate, Pentylene glycol, Bis-glyceryl ascorbate, Ceramide eop, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Plankton extract, Capryloyl glycine, Unknown, Phytic acid, Sodium pca, Citrus aurantium dulcis juice, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Unknown, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia juice, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus limon juice, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Serine, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Taurine, Leucine, Valine, Isoleucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Sodium aspartate, Lysine hcl, Histidine hcl, Disodium inosinate, Disodium guanylate, Allantoin, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Sodium polyacrylate, Carbomer, Unknown, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| etvosBalancing VC Clear SpotsYOUR PRODUCT | FilorgaGlobal Repair Essence | Drunk ElephantSweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray | The SaemUrban Eco Waratah Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 71% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | — | $51.90 | $42.00 | $22.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 14 of 23 | 13 of 23 | 13 of 23 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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