Works for
Evens skin toneDipotassium glycyrrhizateNot delivered
“It suppresses the generation of melanin, preventing age spots & freckles.”
This product contains ingredients (dipotassium glycyrrhizate) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Placental protein, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 3 moreWorks
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:
dipotassium glycyrrhizate, 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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Bellis perennis flower extract, Thymus serpyllum extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Placental protein~22–34%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateWater~4.7–7.1%
Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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~3.1–4.6%
- 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 glycolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilBellis perennis flower extract~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractLeontopodium alpinum extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sophora angustifolia root extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lilium candidum bulb extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus serpyllum extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Panax ginseng root extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractOriganum majorana leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carbomer~0.15–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerPotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Methylparaben~0.1–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Placental protein, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Bellis perennis flower extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Thymus serpyllum extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Origanum majorana leaf extract, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
| GR Inc.Kj Style Whitening Bikyaku GelYOUR PRODUCT | matsukiyoPearl Barley In Moisturizing Gel | ArougeMoist Treatment Gel | ClarinsBust Beauty Firm-Lift Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | $19.90 | $42.05 | $52.14 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Ceramide 1 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"GR Inc. - Kj Style Whitening Bikyaku Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (4.90% - 7.30%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.70% - 5.60% and dipotassium glycyrrhizate 4.90% - 7.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 24.20$ 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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