
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“The addition of hyaluronic acid works to plump and hydrate, while active ingredient vitamin C helps to brighten and even the look of skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione
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, glucosamine hcl, 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.
“The addition of hyaluronic acid works to plump and hydrate, while active ingredient vitamin C helps to brighten and even the look of skin tone.”
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, aspartic 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: squalane, dicaprylyl carbonate.
This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product contains aspartic acid, folic acid, retinyl acetate, 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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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateWorks as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolIs used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololOne 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 GlycerinUsed 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 glycolHelps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedA 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 acetateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxidePlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseHelps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chloridePure 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 TocopherolA seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidAn 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 Arginine hclAn 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 AlanineA 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 hclAn 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 ThreonineAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineHelps 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 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 SerineCan support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminA peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidAn amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidCould 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 TaurineIs helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
More about HydroxyprolineMight be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and dissolve other ingredients in a product
More about Coenzyme aA form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
More about NiacinIs 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 NiacinamideMight help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclMight have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinHelps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is studied as a mosquito repellent
More about Thiamine hclCan help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
More about Folic acidWater, Glycereth-26, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Squalane, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Pentylene glycol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Sucrose palmitate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Silica, Glyceryl linoleate, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Parfum, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Tocopheryl acetate, O-cymen-5-ol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tin oxide, Potassium sorbate, Achillea millefolium extract, Xanthan gum, Glucose, Cystoseira tamariscifolia extract, Potassium chloride, Calcium chloride, Tocopherol, Magnesium sulfate, Glutamine, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Sodium phosphate, Ascorbic acid, Sodium acetate, Lysine hcl, Arginine hcl, Alanine, Histidine hcl, Valine, Leucine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Glycine, Polysorbate 80, Serine, Cystine, Cyanocobalamin, Glutathione, Asparagine, Aspartic acid, Ornithine hcl, Glutamic acid, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, Proline, Methionine, Taurine, Hydroxyproline, Glucosamine hcl, Coenzyme a, Sodium glucuronate, Thiamine diphosphate, Retinyl acetate, Inositol, Niacin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine hcl, Biotin, Calcium pantothenate, Riboflavin, Sodium tocopheryl phosphate, Thiamine hcl, Folic acid
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| Match | — | 83% | 82% | 81% |
| Price | $13.88 | $66.10+$52.22 | $99.13+$85.25 | $28.11+$14.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 19 of 29 | 17 of 29 | 11 of 29 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Arginine | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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