Glowbiotics MD - Glowbiotics Probiotic Ultra Rich Brightening Cream

Glowbiotics MD Glowbiotics Probiotic Ultra Rich Brightening Cream

Efficacy100/100

Works for:

based on ingredients and %
  • Anti-aging
  • Moisturizing
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-blemish

Can it cause trouble?

  • Irritation risk: medium
  • Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2

Key actives

Niacinamide1.5% - 1.8%Gluconolactone0.7% - 1.05%Beta-glucan0.25% - 0.5%
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Product Summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Glowbiotics MD - Glowbiotics Probiotic Ultra Rich Brightening Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Glowbiotics MD - Glowbiotics Probiotic Ultra Rich Brightening Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and caprylyl 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, oenothera biennis oil, phytosterols, caprylic/capric triglyceride and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

  • This product contains acids (gluconolactone 0.70% - 1.05%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). PHAs (gluconolactone) especially are great for improving skin hydration. They might be even able to stimulate the production of skin's natural humectants and support the healthy skin microbiome.
  • Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.50% - 0.70%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
  • We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (myristoyl nonapeptide-3 0.25% - 0.50%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: butyrospermum parkii butter

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 88.00$ in the United States and for 93.60CA$ in Canada.

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