Based on the ingredients included, "Glow - Skin Glow Night Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin and mel) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (glycine soja oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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this moisturizer contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.95% - 1.40%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily. Because of the irritation risk of Retinoids, we recommend to have another, retinoid-free moisturizer in your routine to use on the alternate days or when your skin feels dry.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.40% - 0.90%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

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.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.

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.

retinol 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

Moisturizing

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: glycerin, mel.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

panthenol 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.8% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

retinol 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.

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.

retinol 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Exfoliation

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: retinol.

retinol 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

retinol 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

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Key Actives

retinol 0.95% - 1.4%

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Works for: Mattifying, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Potential irritants

retinol 0.95% - 1.4%

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Works for: Mattifying, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation

benzophenone-4 0.95% - 1.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 5.3% - 7.9%

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 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

cetearyl alcohol 5.3% - 7.9%

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 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Retinol, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzophenone-4, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Unknown, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Parfum, Mel, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol

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Key ingredients	retinol panthenol +6 more	Common: retinol panthenol +5 more Other: adenosine 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +12 more	Common: retinol panthenol +5 more Other: adenosine 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +12 more	Common: retinol panthenol +3 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester ceramide np +8 more	Common: retinol panthenol +2 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate lycium barbarum fruit extract +6 more	Common: retinol panthenol +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate linoleic acid +9 more	Common: retinol panthenol +3 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract simmondsia chinensis seed oil +3 more	Common: retinol panthenol +2 more Other: bakuchiol persea gratissima oil +2 more	Common: retinol panthenol +1 more Other: camellia oleifera leaf extract dimethicone +1 more	Common: retinol panthenol +3 more Other: niacinamide acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +5 more	Common: retinol panthenol +3 more Other: glycolic acid dimethicone +7 more	Common: retinol panthenol +2 more Other: ascorbic acid adenosine +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +9 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +13 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +17 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +33 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? symphytum officinale leaf extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +4 more	retinol Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +14 more	achillea millefolium extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +58 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +41 more

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Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

Exfoliation

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