Fade Out ADVANCED + Age Protection Even Skin Tone Night Cream
Works for
4 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“gently exfoliate to remove dulling dead skin cells”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“rich, nourishing anti-ageing treatment specifically developed to target both discolouration and moisture loss”
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, lactic acid.
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: dimethicone, plukenetia volubilis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin tone3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Even Skin Tone Night Cream”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
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.
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Anti-ageing treatment”
This product contains lactic acid. 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Sodium lactate~7.6–9.3%
- 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 lactateC12-15 alkyl benzoate~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateGlyceryl stearate~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateLactic acid~2.3–2.8%
- 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 acidDimethicone~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePeg-100 stearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateStearyl alcohol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~1–1.3%
- 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 GlycerinHexylene glycol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolNiacinamide~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideCeteareth-20~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSucrose palmitate~0.55–0.8%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateInulin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinRosa canina fruit oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilParfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium saccharin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plukenetia volubilis seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilGlyceryl linoleate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleatePanthenol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideButylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 glycolDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Glyceryl oleate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMorus nigra leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.4%
- 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 extractSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCitronellol~0.1–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeIngredient list view
Water, Sodium lactate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glyceryl stearate, Lactic acid, Dimethicone, Peg-100 stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Hexylene glycol, Niacinamide, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Sucrose palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Inulin, Rosa canina fruit oil, Parfum, Sodium saccharin, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Glyceryl linoleate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Glyceryl oleate, Citric acid, Morus nigra leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citronellol, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde
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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.
| Fade OutADVANCED + Age Protection Even Skin Tone Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | January LabsRetexturizing Night Cream | Eluce tAnti Ageing Night Moisturiser | LieracMésolift Remineralising Anti-Fatigue Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | $18.00 | $86.00+$68.00 | — | $44.82+$26.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 7 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Mineral Oil | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Fade Out - ADVANCED + Age Protection Even Skin Tone Night Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, lactic acid, sodium hyaluronate and sodium lactate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone, plukenetia volubilis seed oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 18.00$ in the United States, for 48.77A$ in Australia and for 12.99£ 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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