“Zanthoxylum fruit and tamarind seed help soothe the skin while the green apple cocktail of age defying malic acid, alpha lipoic, CoQ10 and DMAE help improve skin texture and clarity.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
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.
“This clean product may improve the appearance of overall skin tone and texture.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
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: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
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.
“Leaves a thin veil of moisture on the skin from polysaccharides of the tamarind seed and zanthoxylum fruit.”
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, coco-caprylate/caprate.
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: gluconolactone.
This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid, ubiquinone) 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 leaf extract, gluconolactone also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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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 juiceApple juice. Might help attract water to the skin. Can be irritating
More about Pyrus malus juiceOne 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 GlycerinHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractOne 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 acidPepper extract. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extractA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidPure 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 TocopherolA 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 oilHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilAn essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Pyrus malus juice, Glycerin, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide, Hyaluronic acid, Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract, Gluconolactone, Coconut alkanes, Oleyl alcohol, Ubiquinone, Dimethylaminoethanol tartrate, Thioctic acid, Ascorbic acid, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carya ovata bark extract, Polyglyceryl-5 oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Cinnamomum camphora wood oil
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| Match | — | 54% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | — | $30.00 | — | $24.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Betaine | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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