
2 of 4 advertised claims delivered
“age-defying”
This product contains asiaticoside. 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.
“smoother”
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: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.
“improving the look of skin tone”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
“gently exfoliates the 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.
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractSugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractA plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed quinoaHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinAlmond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumOne 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 GlycerinA 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 triglycerideA 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
More about DimethiconeA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolUsed 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
More about Butylene glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseHelps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Hydrolyzed quinoa, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Acacia senegal gum, Hydrolyzed rhizobian gum, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Calcium pantothenate, Salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Chondrus crispus, Glucose, Peg-150 distearate, Disodium edta, Parfum, Polysorbate 20
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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.
| iS ClinicalNeckPerfect ComplexYOUR PRODUCT | APLBSalicylic Acid BHA Arbutin Facial Cream 55ml | SCINICHyaluronic Acid Soothing Stick | Some By MiMiracle AC Clear Spot Treatment 10g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 81% | 80% |
| Price | $103.61 | $11.52−$92.09 | $14.72−$88.89 | $11.59−$92.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 6 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Beeswax | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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