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Anti-agingCentella asiatica extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 2 moreMay help
“Instantly exfoliates to reveal softer, smoother skin Energizes to increase radiance and brighten uneven tone Minimizes the look of fine lines and dehydration Removes blackheads and reduces the look of enlarged pores”
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 9 moreWorks
“Formulated with a bland of Vitamin C, Turmeric, Caffeine, Astaxanthin, and Hyaluronic Acid to reduce the look of dullness and dehydration while removing dead skin cells to reveal smoother, softer skin.”
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, lactobacillus/rice ferment filtrate.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Instantly exfoliates to reveal softer, smoother skin Energizes to increase radiance and brighten uneven tone Minimizes the look of fine lines and dehydration Removes blackheads and reduces the look of enlarged pores”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Formulated with a bland of Vitamin C, Turmeric, Caffeine, Astaxanthin, and Hyaluronic Acid to reduce the look of dullness and dehydration while removing dead skin cells to reveal smoother, softer skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract + 8 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, haematococcus pluvialis 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Polyvinyl alcohol~5–6.1%
Hamamelis virginiana water~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterGlycerin~3–3.6%
- 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~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolKaolin~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinPentylene glycol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBentonite~1.5–1.8%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1–1.3%
- 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 triglycerideSodium hyaluronate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCoffea arabica seed extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractCaffeine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- 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 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~0.45–0.65%
- 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~0.55–0.8%
- 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~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Haematococcus pluvialis extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractLactobacillus/rice ferment filtrate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of rice. The fermented product helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/rice ferment filtrateCurcuma longa root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A 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 extractPrunus persica nectarina fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus nobilis fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.25–0.45%
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateSucrose stearate~0.25–0.5%
Lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium phytate~0.15–0.25%
Benzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateHydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.1%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Polyvinyl alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Kaolin, Pentylene glycol, Bentonite, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium hyaluronate, Coffea arabica seed extract, Caffeine, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Glucosyl hesperidin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Lactobacillus/rice ferment filtrate, Curcuma longa root extract, Prunus persica nectarina fruit extract, Citrus nobilis fruit extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Sucrose stearate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Benzoic acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenethyl alcohol
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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.
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| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | — | — | $13.50 | $92.12 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 13 | 2 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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