Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
“The daytime equivalent of the Parisian cosmetics brand’s Age Benefit Night Elixir, the intensive anti-ageing treatment performs an impurity-dissolving chemical exfoliation with AHA (from Apples) and revitalises tired and dull skin by boosting skin’s natural functions.”
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: glycolic acid.
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucoside, Glycolic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Combat the inevitable signs of skin ageing with the Gatineau Age Benefit™ Perfect Skin Serum ; a sophisticated 30-day ‘super serum’ that renews the complexion by targeting the appearance of wrinkles, loss of elasticity, pigmentation marks, dehydration and congestion.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: ascorbyl glucoside.
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.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside, Glycolic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Vitamin C and Lupin peptides work to brighten and refine skin’s texture and tone whilst antioxidants help to shield against harmful aggressors to slow further damage and ageing.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic 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: ascorbyl glucoside.
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.
MoisturizingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks
“Combat the inevitable signs of skin ageing with the Gatineau Age Benefit™ Perfect Skin Serum ; a sophisticated 30-day ‘super serum’ that renews the complexion by targeting the appearance of wrinkles, loss of elasticity, pigmentation marks, dehydration and congestion.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Diazolidinyl urea + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlycerin~3.9–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolIsohexadecane~2.5–3%
- 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 IsohexadecaneMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerSodium polyacrylate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateArachidyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholAscorbyl glucoside~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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 Ascorbyl glucosideHydrolyzed lupine protein octenylsuccinate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tromethamine~0.7–1.1%
Behenyl alcohol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholParfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about Parfum1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%
Diazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolArachidyl glucoside~0.5–0.75%
Propylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHydrolyzed candida saitoana extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malic acid~0.35–0.65%
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractLimonene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTetrasodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlycolic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidLactic acid~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acidAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBenzyl benzoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Hydrolyzed triticum monococcum seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Bacillus ferment~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentMica~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works 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 dioxideCi 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Isohexadecane, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Sodium polyacrylate, Arachidyl alcohol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Hydrolyzed lupine protein octenylsuccinate, Tromethamine, Behenyl alcohol, Parfum, 1,2-hexanediol, Diazolidinyl urea, Caprylyl glycol, Arachidyl glucoside, Propylene glycol, Hydrolyzed candida saitoana extract, Malic acid, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Limonene, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Sodium hyaluronate, Benzyl benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed triticum monococcum seed extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Citric acid, Linalool, Potassium sorbate, Bacillus ferment, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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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.
| GatineauAge Benefit Perfect Skin SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Shani Darden Skin CareLactic Acid Exfoliating Serum | AmbariPM Active 12 Serum | INNBEAUTY PROJECTRefine AHA + BHA Texture & Pore Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 61% |
| Price | — | $72.16 | — | $45.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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