Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 1 moreMay help
“Brightening, hydrating essence plumps skin up with moisture while reducing the appearance of spots and freckles by slowing down melanin production.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
MoisturizingDipotassium glycyrrhizate, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
“Brightening, hydrating essence plumps skin up with moisture while reducing the appearance of spots and freckles by slowing down melanin production.”
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:
dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient 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 · Ascorbyl glucoside, Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus unshiu peel extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ascorbyl glucoside~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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 Ascorbyl glucosideDipotassium glycyrrhizate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 glycyrrhizateWater~4.3–6.5%
Dipropylene glycol~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~2.3–3.5%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPhenyl trimethicone~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconePotassium hydroxide~1.2–1.8%
Carbomer~1.1–1.7%
- 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 CarbomerSorbitan cocoate~0.85–1.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethicone~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSqualane~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 SqualaneXanthan gum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilButylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 glycolXylobiose~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractEdta~0.15–0.6%
Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can be effective for calming down inflammation and lightening the skin, but the effectivenss in products can vary significantly based on the extract quality and concentration used
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extractCnidium officinale rhizome extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus unshiu peel extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Ascorbyl glucoside, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Unknown, Phenyl trimethicone, Potassium hydroxide, Carbomer, Unknown, Sorbitan cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Squalane, Xanthan gum, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Butylene glycol, Xylobiose, Yeast extract, Edta, Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract, Cnidium officinale rhizome extract, Unknown, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Unknown, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract
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| KaneboFreeplus Whitening Moisture EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | SEKKISEIRecovery Essence Excellent | NaturieHatomugi Skin Conditioner | KoseHyalocharge White Lotion - 2 Types | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | $9.99 | $17.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Arbutin | — | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Kanebo - Freeplus Whitening Moisture Essence" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (4.60% - 6.90%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- Humectants (glycerin 2.30% - 3.50% and dipotassium glycyrrhizate 4.60% - 6.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 72.70$ 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.
- 1The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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