PRODUCT REVIEW

Heimish Aqua Tone up Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.7% - 2%Glutathione 0.5% - 0.75%

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Product summary

"Heimish - Aqua Tone up Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Heimish - Aqua Tone up Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, imperata cylindrica root extract, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) 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 (dimethicone, dimethiconol, cyclopentasiloxane, caprylyl glycol and cyclohexasiloxane) 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

We particularly like that there is a good concentration of niacinamide (niacinamide 1.70% - 2.00%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Adenosine 0.20% - 0.35% in this product adds an anti-aging property to it. Adenosine is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of adenosine in a low concentration reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where we our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.

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The product retails for 16.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This cream acts as a hydrating primer, prepping the skin for a smooth makeup application and dewy effect.

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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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

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, dimethiconol.

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

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

niacinamide 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

imperata cylindrica root extract 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

niacinamide 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-aging

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

niacinamide 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

adenosine 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

Evens skin tone

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

niacinamide 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

glutathione 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

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

The following ingredients - imperata cylindrica root extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

glutathione 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

imperata cylindrica root extract 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.7% - 2%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

glutathione 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

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Potential irritants

thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

parfum 0.05% - 0.15%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

sorbitan oleate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propanediol 4.4% - 5.3%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

dipropylene glycol 4.1% - 5%

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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycereth-26, Titanium dioxide, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentylene glycol, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Potassium pca, Potassium sorbate, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Maltodextrin, Glutathione, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Glycerin, Peg-8, Carbomer, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dimethicone, Sodium polyacrylate, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 80, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan oleate, Adenosine, Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: anhydroxylitol ceramide np +14 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: anhydroxylitol ceramide np +14 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate +15 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +46 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: arginine/lysine polypeptide hyaluronic acid +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: arbutin phyllanthus emblica fruit extract +3 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: glycolic acid lactic acid +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: hexapeptide-11 tripeptide-1 +14 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: betaine caprylic/capric triglyceride +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassic acid +10 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +16 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ceteareth-20 Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +13 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	orchid extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coptis chinensis root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +39 more	betula platyphylla japonica juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +57 more	betula platyphylla japonica juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +57 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +110 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +38 more

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Heimish Aqua Tone up Cream

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Works for

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

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