Kobayashi Be Cura Anti-Spot Penetration Emulsion
Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 1 moreMay help
“Prevent spots and freckles.”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateMay 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium hyaluronate + 6 moreWorks
“Be Cura Anti-Spot Penetration Emulsion”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, methicone.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateMay 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ascorbyl glucoside~23–34%
- 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~4.8–7.2%
- 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~4.6–6.9%
Sodium hyaluronate~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateButylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
- 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 glycolCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.2–1.8%
- 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 triglycerideMethicone~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconePolysorbate 60~0.55–1.3%
Carbomer~0.5–1.1%
- 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 CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.45–1%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSodium citrate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamatePpg-8-ceteth-20~0.15–0.55%
Ppg-4-ceteth-20~0.1–0.45%
Behenyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholIngredient list view
Ascorbyl glucoside, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Butylene glycol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Methicone, Polysorbate 60, Unknown, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium citrate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Ppg-8-ceteth-20, Ppg-4-ceteth-20, Behenyl alcohol, Unknown
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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.
| KobayashiBe Cura Anti-Spot Penetration EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | Revision SkincareVitamin C Lotion 15% daily antioxidant for brighter skin with THD Ascorbate | skinmadeHyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C serum | Dr. Sam BuntingFLAWLESS VITAMIN C NAD+ SERUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 49% | 47% |
| Price | $15.40 | — | $24.37+$8.97 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Polyacrylate | Niacinamide | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Kobayashi - Be Cura Anti-Spot Penetration Emulsion" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.00% - 4.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 17.64$ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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