PRODUCT REVIEW

innisfree Brightening & pore-caring cream

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 2.4% - 3%Panthenol 0.95% - 1.2%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "innisfree - Brightening & pore-caring cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, glycerin and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Dimethicone, dimethiconol, cetearyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane and cetyl ethylhexanoate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 2.40% - 3.00%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.95% - 1.20% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

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.

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The product retails for 33.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

helps reveal clearer, more radiant complexion with improved look of firmness around the pores .

Source: Innisfree

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains 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.

niacinamide 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

helps with dull, uneven tone & antioxidant protection .

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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.

niacinamide 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

soothes + helps protect skin’s moisture barrier .

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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, butylene glycol.

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, panthenol

glycerin 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

panthenol 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

dimethicone 6.1% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

niacinamide 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

lauric acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 2.4% - 3%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

panthenol 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

limonene 0.25% - 0.45%

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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

parfum 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

myristic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dimethicone 6.1% - 7.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

butylene glycol 4.3% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Trisiloxane, 1,2-hexanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Propanediol, Polyacrylate-13, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl stearate, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glyceryl caprylate, Limonene, Stearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Sorbitan isostearate, Palmitic acid, Parfum, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 20, Disodium edta, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Linalool, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Tocopherol

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Key ingredients	niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +5 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +4 more	Common: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +5 more Other: lactic acid palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +2 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: ceramide np fructooligosaccharides +12 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +5 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +9 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride carthamus tinctorius seed oil +9 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +4 more	Common: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +5 more Other: copernicia cerifera wax ribes nigrum seed oil +6 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: sodium hyaluronate trehalose	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: bakuchiol adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: glycosyl trehalose lactobacillus ferment +1 more	Common: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +2 more Other: sodium hyaluronate sucrose
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Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	coco-betaine Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +18 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	cynara scolymus leaf extract Has skin benefit? acanthopanax senticosus root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? imperata cylindrica root extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +1 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +75 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more

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innisfree Brightening & pore-caring cream

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

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