Kobayashi Be Cura Anti-Spot Penetration Lotion - 2 Types
Works for
MoisturizingAlgae extract, Sodium hyaluronate + 2 moreWorks
“It contains Vitamin C to suppress melanin formation, and hyaluronic acid to offer long-lasting moisture.”
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:
algae extract, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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: algae extract.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside, Dipotassium glycyrrhizateMay help
“It contains Vitamin C to suppress melanin formation, and hyaluronic acid to offer long-lasting moisture.”
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-agingSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Algae extractMay 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 glucosideMay 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: AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Dipropylene glycol~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCarbomer~6.7–10.1%
- 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 CarbomerAlcohol~5–7.5%
- 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 AlcoholAlgae extract~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractWater~2.9–4.3%
Ascorbyl glucoside~2.2–3.3%
- 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~1.9–2.8%
- 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 glycyrrhizateGlycerin~1.5–2.3%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium hydroxide~1.2–1.8%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAscorbyl glucoside~0.45–1.05%
- 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 glucosideSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 glycyrrhizateGlycerin~0.1–0.4%
- 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 GlycerinIngredient list view
Dipropylene glycol, Unknown, Carbomer, Alcohol, Algae extract, Water, Ascorbyl glucoside, Unknown, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Ascorbyl glucoside, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hydroxide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Glycerin
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| KobayashiBe Cura Anti-Spot Penetration Lotion - 2 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | M.A.C CosmeticsLightful C³ Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Watery Lotion | AIAI MedicalShitoyaka Hada Hatomugi Skin Conditioner | Estée LauderRe-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Treatment Lotion | |
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| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 40% |
| Price | — | $48.45 | $33.70 | $124.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Caffeine | Ceramide 3 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Kobayashi - Be Cura Anti-Spot Penetration Lotion - 2 Types" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.01% - 0.05%, hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.55% and glycerin 0.80% - 1.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 13.84$ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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