
“Brightens the skin tone and applies as makeup base, leaving a matte finish, radiant-looking skin.”
This product contains ingredients (prunus mume fruit extract) 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.
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:
citrulline, 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: dimethicone, methicone.
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneA broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideWorks 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 dioxideHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolA silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateOne 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 GlycerinA type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeHelps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIs used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidA 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 DimethiconeAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAn umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesA red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesUsed 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 glycolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractA type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Aminopropyl dimethiconeA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneA 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Fragaria vesca fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractA fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractA fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractA product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractAn amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about CitrullineWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-10 dimethicone, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Disteardimonium hectorite, Magnesium sulfate, Methicone, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Parfum, Aluminum hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, Stearic acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl caprylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Portulaca oleracea extract, Centella asiatica extract, Aminopropyl dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Prunus avium fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Plantago asiatica extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Saccharomyces ferment, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Citrulline, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| Holika HolikaMake Up Sun CreamYOUR PRODUCT | IPKNMoist & Firm BB Cream Broad Spectrum Medium 45 SPF | sieroDustin Dun BB Cream #Natural Beige | Etude HouseCorrect & Care CC Cream Glow 30 SPF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $11.99 | $24.00+$12.01 | $21.70+$9.71 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 8 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| SPF | — | SPF 45 | — | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: PYUNKANG YUL Moisture Soothing Sun Cream 75mlPhysicians Formula Super BB Beauty Balm Cream
"Holika Holika - Make Up Sun Cream" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
The product retails for 24.70£ in the United Kingdom and for 11.99$ in the United States.
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