It Cosmetics Hello Light Crème Anti-Aging Radiance Crème Luminizer
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl oligopeptide + 11 moreWorks well
“Brightens, hydrates and awakens your skin without settling into lines and wrinkles”
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
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: copernicia cerifera wax, hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl oligopeptide + 4 moreMay help
“Achieve a beautiful, lit-from-within complexion with this innovative, anti-aging crème luminizer!”
This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, retinyl palmitate, vitis vinifera seed extract. These ingredients 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Camellia sinensis extract + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Retinyl palmitate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateHydrogenated polyisobutene~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneMica~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSilica~3.6–5.4%
Copernicia cerifera wax~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateTribehenin~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninTalc~1.6–2.4%
Euphorbia cerifera wax~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMagnesium myristate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesteryl oleyl carbonate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesteryl nonanoate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesteryl chloride~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.35–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinWater~0.3–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolCarbomer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPolysorbate 20~0.2–0.75%
Palmitoyl oligopeptide~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl oligopeptidePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Hydrolyzed collagen~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenRetinyl palmitate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateVitis vinifera seed extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractHydrolyzed silk~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkCamellia sinensis extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- 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 extractSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.4%
- 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 dioxideIron oxides~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Mica, Silica, Copernicia cerifera wax, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Tribehenin, Talc, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium myristate, Cholesteryl oleyl carbonate, Cholesteryl nonanoate, Cholesteryl chloride, Glycerin, Water, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Hydrolyzed collagen, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Hydrolyzed silk, Camellia sinensis extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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| It CosmeticsHello Light Crème Anti-Aging Radiance Crème LuminizerYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas Roth24K Gold Prism Cream | Drunk ElephantD-Bronzi Antipollution Drops | W3LL PEOPLEBio Brightener Stick | |
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| Match | — | 31% | 30% | 28% |
| Price | $25.00 | — | $39.00+$14.00 | $22.00−$3.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 1 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-17 | Beeswax |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"It Cosmetics - Hello Light Crème™ Anti-Aging Radiance Crème Luminizer" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed silk and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, hydrolyzed collagen, copernicia cerifera wax, copernicia cerifera cera and ethylhexyl palmitate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.60%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.20% - 0.75% and palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.20% - 0.75%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "It Cosmetics" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 25.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5
- 6Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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