Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 15 moreWorks well
“Increases moisture”
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, limnanthes alba seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWorks well
“Our Niacinamide Serum combines Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Avocado Oil, and Rosemary Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and soothe the look of dryness and irritation while improving tone and texture.”
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extract + 2 moreWorks well
“Our Niacinamide Serum provides powerful strength to the skin creating a layer from external factors and reducing the appearance of breakouts, irritation and aging concerns.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Our Niacinamide Serum provides powerful strength to the skin creating a layer from external factors and reducing the appearance of breakouts, irritation and aging concerns.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Glucosyl hesperidin + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~6.9–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally 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 juice powderNiacinamide~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamidePropanediol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.5–3%
- 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 triglyceridePotassium cetyl phosphate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinDicaprylyl ether~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateOlea europaea fruit oil~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilTitanium dioxide~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxidePersea gratissima oil~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilGlucosyl hesperidin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
More about Glucosyl hesperidinRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCentella asiatica extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMelia azadirachta seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function due to the high linoleic acid content
More about Melia azadirachta seed oilBalanites roxburghii seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An emollient. Could be irritating
More about Balanites roxburghii seed oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumVegetable oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilCetyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamatePentylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl ether, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Titanium dioxide, Persea gratissima oil, Glucosyl hesperidin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Melia azadirachta seed oil, Balanites roxburghii seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Vegetable oil, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Pentylene glycol, Phenethyl alcohol, Linalool
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| InstaNaturalNiacinamide SerumYOUR PRODUCT | SIORÉNMN Intensive Serum | SupereggVitamin Collective Vitality Elixir | MEDI-PEELLuminous Silk Oil Serum | |
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| Match | — | 89% | 89% | 88% |
| Price | $22.95 | $36.10+$13.15 | $65.00+$42.05 | $30.20+$7.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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