Incarose

Incarose No-Spot Clair Anti-Spot Serum

Name: Incarose - No-Spot Clair Anti-Spot Serum
Brand: Incarose

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Evens skin tone

Pancratium maritimum extract, Glycolic acid + 2 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Incarose No-Spot Clair Anti-Spot Serum 2 ml is a concentrated treatment ideal for locally treating skin discolorations, fighting brown spots and reducing their appearance, thanks to a special formula based on n-butyl resorcinol, licorice glycerol extract, mandelic acid and glycolic acid.”

Source: Cocoon Center

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

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, pancratium maritimum extract.

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.

Pancratium maritimum extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation~0.3–0.75%

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn 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~0.15–0.6%

Mandelic acidKey activeEffect: HighHelps 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~0.15–0.7%

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~0.5–1.15%

Anti-blemish

Glycolic acid, Mandelic acid

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What the product description says

“No-Spot Clair Anti-Spot Serum”

From product name

This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid, mandelic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: MediumAn 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~0.15–0.6%

Mandelic acidKey activeEffect: MediumHelps 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~0.15–0.7%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Glycolic acid

Works well

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.

Exfoliation

Not advertised by the brand · Mandelic acid, Glycolic acid

Works well

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.

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate + 3 more

Works

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.

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: persea gratissima oil, ethylhexyl palmitate.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.1–6.1%

Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~1.7–2.5%

Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~1–1.6%

Vitis vinifera fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumA 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~0.35–0.8%

Ethylhexyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.6–5.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract

Medium risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract—High~0.4–0.95%est.

Pancratium maritimum extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentationHigh~0.3–0.75%est.

Mandelic acidHelps 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 acidHigh~0.15–0.7%est.

Glycolic acidAn 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 acidHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~1–1.6%est.

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

Vitis vinifera fruit extractA 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 seedsMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~1.7–2.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Ethylhexyl stearate~3.6–5.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitan olivate~2.4–3.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetearyl olivate~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~1.7–2.5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Propanediol~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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4-butylresorcinol~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Persea gratissima oil~1–1.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Betula alba leaf extract~0.45–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.35–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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 extract

Pancratium maritimum extract~0.3–0.75%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Evens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation

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Mandelic acid~0.15–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps 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 acid

Glycolic acid~0.15–0.6%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-blemish

An 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

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Bht~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl stearate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl olivate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Propanediol, 4-butylresorcinol, Persea gratissima oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Betula alba leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Pancratium maritimum extract, Mandelic acid, Glycolic acid, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Bht, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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Key difference	—	Niacinamide	Vitamin C	Vitamin C
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
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Product summary

"Incarose - No-Spot Clair Anti-Spot Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Exfoliation

This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

This product contains acids (glycolic acid 0.15% - 0.60% and mandelic acid 0.15% - 0.70%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants).
Humectants (glycerin 4.10% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.