
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“Functional product for skin brightening and wrinkle improvement.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
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.
“Leaves a moisture coating film while soothing and protecting irritated skin with Cica Water.”
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:
arginine, betaine.
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: arginine, squalane.
This product contains antioxidants (camellia japonica flower extract, centella asiatica 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.
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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 extractA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOne 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 GlycerinIs 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 NiacinamideA type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneA 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 improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerA 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
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerUsed 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 attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolUsed to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps 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
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAnise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Illicium verum fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractBerry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractA plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Taraxacum officinale flower/leaf/stem extractUsed to add a nice smell to the product. Can be irritating
More about Plumeria rubra flower extractCentella asiatica extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isopentyldiol, Water, Trehalose, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Vinyl dimethicone, Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Sorbitan olivate, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Arginine, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Silica dimethyl silylate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Butylene glycol, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Allantoin, Illicium verum fruit extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Forsythia koreana flower extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Prunus mume flower extract, Paeonia suffruticosa branch/flower/leaf extract, Magnolia kobus flower extract, Taraxacum officinale flower/leaf/stem extract, Prunus serrulata flower extract, Narcissus tazetta extract, Potentilla fragarioides extract, Brassica campestris flower extract, Plumeria rubra flower extract
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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.
| JAVIN DE SEOULCity Flower Aqua Gel CreamYOUR PRODUCT | TOSOWOONGDexpanthenol Cream | Dr.wantRed Soothing Gel | preangeVit B5 Emulsion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 86% | 85% |
| Price | $12.06 | $19.10+$7.04 | $18.20+$6.14 | $21.15+$9.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 15 | 6 of 15 | 9 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Madecassoside | Acetyl Glucosamine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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