HydroPeptide LumaPro-C Skin Brightening Pigment Corrector
Works for
Evens skin tonePhenylethyl resorcinol, Yeast extract + 1 moreMay help
“Stable Vitamin C - BV-OSC is the one of the most effective and stable form of topical vitamin C, boosting skin radiance, evening the skin tone and defending the skin against further environmental damage.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: phenylethyl resorcinol.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Eight clinical-grade brightening actives seek to exfoliate and repair the surface layer of skin while working to block key factors that lead to discolouration and unevenness.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-agingTocopherol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateNot delivered
“Peptides: give you a more youthful appearance by repairing damage, increasing collagen production and delaying signs of aging”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks
“Correct, brighten and protect pigmented skin with HydroPeptide LumaPro-C Skin Brightening Pigment Corrector, now available at Face the Future Advanced Skin Clinic and Online Shop.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Bellis perennis flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Pichia/resveratrol ferment extract~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideBellis perennis flower extract~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbatePolyglyceryl-10 pentastearate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBehenyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPentylene glycol~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPhenylethyl resorcinol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals
More about Phenylethyl resorcinolSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateHydroxyacetophenone~0.5–0.75%
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenylpropanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolYeast extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilSodium methyl stearoyl taurate~0.65–0.95%
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractCitrus limon peel extract~0.3–0.55%
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateLecithin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.25–0.5%
Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plankton extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDiglucosyl gallic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Soy amino acids~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soy amino acidsCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantifolia peel extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus nobilis fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus tangerina peel extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lepidium sativum sprout extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Barosma betulina leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Pichia/resveratrol ferment extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bellis perennis flower extract, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Propanediol, Behenyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Phenylethyl resorcinol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Phenylpropanol, Yeast extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Zingiber officinale root extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Xanthan gum, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Lecithin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Plankton extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Diglucosyl gallic acid, Soy amino acids, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Citrus nobilis fruit extract, Citrus tangerina peel extract, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Barosma betulina leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Tocopherol
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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.
| HydroPeptideLumaPro-C Skin Brightening Pigment CorrectorYOUR PRODUCT | Medik8R-Retinoate Day & Night | Jack BlackBrightening Booster Vitamin C Serum | Image skincareIMAGE MD restoring youth repair serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | $155.00 | $182.00+$27.00 | $38.25−$116.75 | $112.00−$43.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Retinoate | Panthenol | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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