Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Proven the effectiveness of reduction of Melanin in your skin and enhance the overall skin tone through clinical tests.”
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.
Moisturizing24 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“The smoothie-like texture blends smoothly on the skin and moisturizes the skin deeply. Passed the skin irritation test. How to use 1.”
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:
betaine, glycerin.
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, phenyl trimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus unshiu peel extract, Citrus paradisi seed oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Citrus unshiu peel extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateGlycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinWater~3.2–4.8%
Butylene glycol~2.2–3.4%
- 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 glycolDimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Niacinamide~1.2–1.8%
- 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 NiacinamideHydrogenated polydecene~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneDiisostearyl malate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malate1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.7%
Cetyl alcohol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholBetaine~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCetearyl olivate~0.15–0.7%
Sorbitan olivate~0.15–0.6%
Phenyl trimethicone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeGlycereth-26~0.15–0.55%
Dimethicone~0.2–0.7%
- 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 DimethiconeCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~0.15–0.6%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateStearyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.3%
- 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 acetateCarbomer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerArginine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 ArginineIsohexadecane~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePolyquaternium-51~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Myristyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholPolysorbate 80~0.1–0.35%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLauryl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
Sorbitan oleate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateVitis vinifera seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilSolanum lycopersicum seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and, due to the high linoleic acid content, can support the skin's barrier function
More about Solanum lycopersicum seed oilPunica granatum seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilMangifera indica seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus paradisi seed oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolDisodium edta~0.05–0.3%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateChlorphenesin~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Ci 15510~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 14700~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Citrus unshiu peel extract, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Water, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated polydecene, Diisostearyl malate, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Betaine, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Phenyl trimethicone, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Carbomer, Arginine, Isohexadecane, Polyquaternium-51, Myristyl alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Sodium hyaluronate, Lauryl alcohol, Sorbitan oleate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Solanum lycopersicum seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Mangifera indica seed oil, Citrus paradisi seed oil, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Glyceryl caprylate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 19140, Ci 15510, Ci 14700, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
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| FRUDIACitrus Brightening Cream MiniYOUR PRODUCT | MEDI-PEELMelanon X Cream 30ml | EyenlipInjection Eye Cream For Face - 2 Types | CiracleAnti-Redness K Cream | |
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| Match | — | 95% | 95% | 94% |
| Price | $6.99 | $12.50+$5.51 | $11.79+$4.80 | $22.80+$15.81 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Alpha-Arbutin | Adenosine | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"FRUDIA - Citrus Brightening Cream Mini" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Betaine, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Solanum lycopersicum seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil, dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone and cetyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, apricot kernel oil and caprylic/capric triglycerideIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 7.20$ 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 22 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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