
“The one-two punch of salicylic acid (less than 1%) and sea buckthorn stop looming breakouts in their tracks.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid, mandelic acid
“Brilliant AHA-duo, glycolic acid (5%) and mandelic acid (5%), clean congested pores and brighten dull skin while niacinamide and bearberry work to fade stubborn dark spots.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, mandelic acid, salicylic acid
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.
“Brilliant AHA-duo, glycolic acid and mandelic acid, clean congested pores and brighten dull skin while niacinamide and bearberry work to fade stubborn dark spots.The one-two punch of salicylic acid and sea buckthorn stop looming breakouts in their tracks.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid, mandelic acid, salicylic acid.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
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.
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:
diglycerin, 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: glycine soja oil, hippophae rhamnoides oil.


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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 GlycerinAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilHelps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidHelps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA 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 and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidIs 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 NiacinamideActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark 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 juiceA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidOne 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 acidA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCarrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilPure 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 TocopherolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Glycerin, Glycolic acid, Diglycerin, Glycine soja oil, Mandelic acid, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Potassium hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Stearic acid, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sclerotium gum, Caprylyl glycol, Eclipta prostrata extract, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Lactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Myristic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Curcuma longa root extract, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Tocopherol, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium benzoate
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| Hyper SkinHyper Even Fade and Glow AHA MaskYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeBlemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide for Blemish-Prone Skin | SKINCITY skincareTRIPLE TREATMENT EXFOLIATING MASK | Allies of SkinMulti Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 82% | 79% |
| Price | — | $11.89 | $2.82 | $100.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"Hyper Skin - Hyper Even Fade and Glow AHA Mask" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
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