Fenty Skin CHEEKS OUT FREESTYLE CREAM BLUSH
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin toneNiacinamideStrong evidence
“Helps reduce the look of dark spots, even skin tone, and fight excess shine ✔ Barbados cherry (acerola).”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Niacinamide + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Thrives in the desert; helps hydrate ✔ Green tea & fig.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: niacinamide
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Ginkgo biloba leaf extractGood evidence
“Help reduce oil and refine pores ✔ Japanese raisin tree.”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Cereus grandiflorus flower extract + 5 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - cereus grandiflorus flower extract, ficus carica fruit extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, hovenia dulcis fruit extract, malpighia punicifolia fruit extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana water~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterButylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- 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 glycolNiacinamide~2.7–4.1%
- 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 NiacinamidePolysorbate 20~2–3%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateBackhousia citriodora leaf extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf extractCamellia oleifera leaf extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractCereus grandiflorus flower extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A cactus extract that can help neutralize free radicals because it contains a chemical compound called betacyanins and flavonolglycosides. Can help make the surface of the skin dryer helping make pores look smaller for a very short period of time. The concentrations usually used in cosmetics are too small to have any effect
More about Cereus grandiflorus flower extractFicus carica fruit extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractGinkgo biloba leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractHovenia dulcis fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Malpighia punicifolia fruit extractGlycerin~0.3–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Benzoic acid~0.1–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 17200~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Cereus grandiflorus flower extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Hovenia dulcis fruit extract, Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract, Glycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Benzoic acid, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ci 17200
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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.
| Fenty SkinCHEEKS OUT FREESTYLE CREAM BLUSHYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayPigmentclar Eyes - Dark Circle Skin-Evening Corrector | Saturday SkinCarrot + Niacinamide Moisturizing Cream | DiorCapture Totale Firming & Wrinkle-Correcting Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 79% | 79% |
| Price | $30.00 | $25.35−$4.65 | $29.99 | $75.00+$45.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Sh-Polypeptide-8 | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Fenty Skin - CHEEKS OUT FREESTYLE CREAM BLUSH" can work well for skin moisturization.
Ingredient callouts
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of niacinamide (niacinamide 2.70% - 4.10%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 30.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Cosmeceutical Critique: Ginkgo Bilobamdedge.com
- 6Hovenia dulcis - An Asian Traditional Herbresearchgate.net
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