ISDIN Isdinceutics Expert Pigment 30 Ampoules

ISDIN Isdinceutics Expert Pigment 30 Ampoules

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Anti-aging
Niacinamide, Glycolic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Its formula combines A combination of effective ingredients 4-Butylresorcinol, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid and Niacinamide, which help reduce the appearance of dark spots for a more even and youthful complexion.Alpha hydroxy acid with exfoliating properties, which helps to reduce the roughness of the skin, to smooth it, to diminish wrinkles and lines of expression and to give it a new texture, thus reducing the effects of photoaging.Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, a plant-based ingredient with smoothing properties, helps preserve the hyaluronic acid content of the skin while allowing it to regain its suppleness.Dermatologically tested. Non-comedogenic. Without mineral oil.”
Source: Cocoon Center

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

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs 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~5.3–8%
Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid~3.8–5.6%
Evens skin tone
Niacinamide, Glycolic acid + 2 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Its formula combines A combination of effective ingredients 4-Butylresorcinol, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid and Niacinamide, which help reduce the appearance of dark spots for a more even and youthful complexion.Alpha hydroxy acid with exfoliating properties, which helps to reduce the roughness of the skin, to smooth it, to diminish wrinkles and lines of expression and to give it a new texture, thus reducing the effects of photoaging.Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, a plant-based ingredient with smoothing properties, helps preserve the hyaluronic acid content of the skin while allowing it to regain its suppleness.Dermatologically tested. Non-comedogenic. Without mineral oil.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, niacinamide

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: dipotassium glycyrrhizate.

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.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs 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~5.3–8%
Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid~3.8–5.6%
Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acidKey activeEffect: HighHelps reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone~1.5–2.2%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEffect: LowA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~2–3%
Exfoliation
Side benefit · Glycolic acid
Works well

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid~3.8–5.6%
Anti-blemish
Side benefit · Niacinamide, Glycolic acid
Works well

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.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs 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~5.3–8%
Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: MediumAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid~3.8–5.6%
Moisturizing
Side benefit · Niacinamide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 1 more
Works well

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs 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~5.3–8%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~2–3%
Biosaccharide gum-1Key active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin~0.15–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Glycolic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acidHigh~3.8–5.6%est.
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acidHelps reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin toneMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Niacinamide~5.3–8%
Hero · Moisturizing, Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-blemishAnti-agingMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

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 Niacinamide
Glycolic acid~3.8–5.6%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-agingExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

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Sodium hydroxide~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~2–3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid~1.5–2.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin tone

Helps reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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4-butylresorcinol~0.9–1.4%
Formula
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Biosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

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Alcohol denat.~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Ci 15985~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Niacinamide, Glycolic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, Phenoxyethanol, 4-butylresorcinol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide gum-1, Alcohol denat., Ci 15985, Ci 19140

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Product summary

"ISDIN - Isdinceutics Expert Pigment 30 Ampoules" is effective for: Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

  • A good concentration of Niacinamide (5.30% - 8.00%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
  • Exfoliating acids (glycolic acid 3.80% - 5.60%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run.
  • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (2.00% - 3.00%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
  • Humectants (biosaccharide gum-1 0.15% - 0.50% and dipotassium glycyrrhizate 2.00% - 3.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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ISDIN Isdinceutics Expert Pigment 30 Ampoules
ISDINIsdinceutics Expert Pigment 30 Ampoules

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