Works for
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
“Vitamin C chips in with its brightening properties while natural Caramel and self-tan deepen your colour.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 2 moreWorks
“Added Hyaluronic Acid and Aloe Vera lock in moisture for a sumptuously hydrated feel, offering relief from dryness and dehydration.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Anti-aging3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“A cocktail of anti-ageing ingredients also work to give you a more youthful illusion, helping to maintain normal collagen for a healthier appearance.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) 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: Parfum, Linalool + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dihydroxyacetone~5.3–8%
Erythrulose~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinDimethyl isosorbide~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbidePolysorbate 20~1.8–2.7%
Xanthan gum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.1–1.6%
- 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 juiceSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Caramel~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidLecithin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Coumarin~0.1–0.3%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Erythrulose, Glycerin, Dimethyl isosorbide, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium benzoate, Caramel, Potassium sorbate, Sodium metabisulfite, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Lecithin, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Linalool, Coumarin, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol
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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.
| James ReadClick and Glow DropsYOUR PRODUCT | Perricone MDCold Plasma Fragile Skin | Wish FormulaC200 Bubble Peeling Pad 1pc | Be MinimalistVitamin C 10% Brightening Face Serum for Glowing Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 59% |
| Price | $39.50 | $55.00+$15.50 | $8.20−$31.30 | $12.99−$26.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Glycolic Acid | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"James Read - Click and Glow Drops" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.75% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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The product retails from 32.50$ up to 38.00$ in the United States and from 23.29£ up to 27.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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