Works for
Anti-agingAdenosineWorks well
“It also helps to maximize the benefits of your favorite anti-aging skincare picks.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Methyl gluceth-20 + 3 moreWorks
“This facial oil functions to strengthen the skin's ability to retain moisture and improving skin damage caused by harmful UV rays.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, polyglycerin-3.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Arbutin, AdenosineMay help
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · ArbutinMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMethyl gluceth-20~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Polyglycerin-3~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Dipropylene glycol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolArbutin~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinBacillus/soybean ferment extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-241,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.75%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Adenosine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Methyl gluceth-20, Polyglycerin-3, Dipropylene glycol, Arbutin, Bacillus/soybean ferment extract, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin
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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.
| innisfreeSoybean Energy Oil EXYOUR PRODUCT | IOPEGolden Glow Face Oil | ONE THINGGreen Tea Serum | Kiehl'sRetinol Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing Night Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | — | $33.10 | $10.23 | $59.52 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Allantoin | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 3TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5
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