John Plunkett's SuperFade De Pigment Moisturiser
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin toneAlpha-arbutin, NiacinamideStrong evidence
“Vitamin C and Niacinamide also work to reduce pigmentation and deliver the luminosity of healthy skin.Super Fade De Pigment Moisturiser can be used alone for mild to moderate pigmentation.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin
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.
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 7 moreGood evidence
“Super Fade De Pigment Moisturiser”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-agingHyaluronic acid, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate + 1 moreLimited evidence
“Significantly reduces the colour intensity of age spots and increases skin luminosity.VITAMIN C An antioxidant vitamin that helps protect skin against environmental stress keeping skin cells healthy.”
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 - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetearyl glucoside~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinIsoamyl laurate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateStearyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractVeronica officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alchemilla vulgaris flower/leaf/stem extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris flower/leaf/stem extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Primula veris flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Achillea millefolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.45–0.7%
- 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~0.35–0.65%
Alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Niacinamide~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 NiacinamideSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateAlpha-arbutin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
More about Alpha-arbutinHyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePropanediol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPelargonium roseum stem oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus nobilis oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Cetyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Glycerin, Isoamyl laurate, Stearyl alcohol, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Veronica officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract, Alchemilla vulgaris flower/leaf/stem extract, Malva sylvestris flower/leaf/stem extract, Primula veris flower extract, Achillea millefolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Glycerin, Water, Alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Niacinamide, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Alpha-arbutin, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Propanediol, Pelargonium roseum stem oil, Citrus nobilis oil, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl alcohol
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| Match | — | 77% | 77% | 75% |
| Price | — | $25.69 | $12.46 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Adenosine | Hexapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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