Holika Holika Bare Dew Tone Up Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingAdenosine, Niacinamide + 2 moreStrong evidence
“Hyaluronic acid plumps the skin with moisture, helping to minimise the appearance of fine lines.”
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate + 16 moreStrong evidence
“Enriched with hyaluronic acid to hydrate, daisy flower to brighten, as well as niacinamide to control oil production. Read more”
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
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Beta-glucanStrong evidence
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Bellis perennis flower extract, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~4.4–6.5%
- 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 glycolCyclopentasiloxane~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDipropylene glycol~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~1.1–1.6%
Niacinamide~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideTitanium dioxide~1.4–2.1%
- 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 77891~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.95–1.45%
- 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 GlycerinCyclohexasiloxane~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePropanediol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSqualane~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCetearyl olivate~0.1–0.35%
Dimethiconol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolSorbitan olivate~0.1–0.4%
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerDimethicone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePolysorbate 60~0.1–0.35%
Bellis perennis flower extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTricholoma matsutake extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateRhododendron chrysanthum leaf extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneAdenosine~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineHydrolyzed cicer seed extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Beta-glucan~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidUncaria gambir extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Can be irritating
More about Uncaria gambir extractPelargonium graveolens extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.05–0.2%
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sanguisorba officinalis root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronatePotassium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPentylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium polyacrylate, Squalane, Cetearyl olivate, Dimethiconol, Sorbitan olivate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Bellis perennis flower extract, Parfum, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan isostearate, Rhododendron chrysanthum leaf extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed cicer seed extract, Disodium edta, Beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Uncaria gambir extract, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Pentylene glycol, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate
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| Holika HolikaBare Dew Tone Up CreamYOUR PRODUCT | GoodalBlack Carrot Vita-A Retinol Cream 50ml | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICSurmedic 24K Gold Caviar Repair Vital Cream | MedicubePDRN Pink Peptide Cream | |
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| Match | — | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Price | $29.34 | $27.74−$1.60 | $60.00+$30.66 | $27.15−$2.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 16 | 11 of 16 | 10 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Holika Holika - Bare Dew Tone Up Cream" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone, dimethiconol, squalane, cyclopentasiloxane and pentylene glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.10%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 21.95$ in the United States and for 21.95£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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