PRODUCT REVIEW
Cheaper alternatives
Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The addition of Hyaluronic Acid deliver essential moisture for a visible plumping effect, smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while Rosehip Seed and Sacha Inchi Oil restore elasticity levels for enhanced suppleness.
lactic acid
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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)
niacinamide
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
0.15% -
0.3%
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
Show more
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
ADVANCED + Age Protection Even Skin Tone Night Cream
lactic acid
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.2% -
0.4%
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
niacinamide
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Working in synergy, they inhibit the production of mlenanin (the brown pigment in our skin) in the upper layers of skin where it becomes visible, and gently exfoliate to remove dulling dead skin cells.
lactic acid
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
ADVANCED + Age Protection Even Skin Tone Night Cream
dimethicone
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glycerin
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
lactic acid
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
Show more
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
93/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
AU Retailers
.png?width=10&height=10&q=50&func=fit){kind=small}
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
parfum
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
glyceryl oleate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
1.6%
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
ceteareth-20
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
 Fade Out - ADVANCED + Age Protection Even Skin Tone Night Cream |  23 years old - Bakuchiol A Cream Sponsored |  January Labs - Retexturizing Night Cream |  Ddf - Pro-Retinol Complex 3 Moisturizer |  Philosophy - The Microdelivery Dream Peel 6% AHA/BHA Refining Gel |  Maruderm - Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Face & Body Cream |  Olay - Regenerist 3 Point Night Cream |  Rephr - hydration cream 1.0 |  LA CLINICA FOR SKIN & BODY - Deep Hydration Moisture Cream | 23 years old - Bakuchiol A Cream |  First Aid Beauty - Ultra Repair Firming Collagen Cream |  dermaGEEK - Nourishing Facial Night Cream | |
| Price | ||||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
81%
|
90%
|
83%
|
81%
|
81%
|
81%
|
81%
|
81%
|
81%
|
81%
|
80%
| |
| Key ingredients |
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: |
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
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
lactic acid
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
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)
Show more
Potential irritants
parfum
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
glyceryl oleate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
1.6%
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
ceteareth-20
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
All ingredients
sodium lactate
7.6% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
4.8% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
Show more
Ingredient 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
Sources
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tract
- Chemical composition of Sacha Inchi ( Plukenetia volubilis L.) seeds and characteristics of their lipid fraction
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Vitamin E in dermatology