KORA Organics Noni Night AHA Resurfacing Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneLactic acid, Vitis vinifera juice extractWorks well
“91% noticed the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation were minimized”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
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: vitis vinifera juice 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.
ExfoliationLactic acid, Vitis vinifera juice extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Noni Night AHA Resurfacing Serum”
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: lactic acid.
Anti-agingLactic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreMay help
“Resurfaces your skin while it diminishes and minimizes the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains lactic acid. 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.
MoisturizingPersea gratissima oil, Lactic acid + 13 moreWorks
“Protects Your Skin From Environmental Aging And Reduces Moisture Loss To Improve Skin Barrier Protection”
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:
anhydroxylitol, 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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cocos nucifera fruit extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium flower oil, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract + 6 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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 juiceLactic acid~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPersea gratissima oil~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilWater~3.3–4.9%
Lactobacillus ferment~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentVitis vinifera juice extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Contains AHAs that exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin due to the sugar content
More about Vitis vinifera juice extractGlycerin~1.2–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate citrate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePotassium hydroxide~0.6–1.35%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–1.15%
- 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 oilBrassica alcohol~0.45–1.05%
Lactobacillus/dipteryx odorata seed ferment filtrate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 stearate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateLactobacillus~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusLysolecithin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinSclerotium gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumXylityl sesquicaprylate~0.15–0.65%
Jojoba esters~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPullulan~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.5%
Citrus aurantium flower oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salix alba bark extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractAnhydroxylitol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolMicrocitrus australasica fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Microcitrus australasica fruit extractTocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolLactobacillus/lemon peel ferment extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morinda citrifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.2–0.8%
Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronatePelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateAmethyst powder~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Farnesol~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Lactic acid, Persea gratissima oil, Water, Lactobacillus ferment, Vitis vinifera juice extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Brassica alcohol, Lactobacillus/dipteryx odorata seed ferment filtrate, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Lactobacillus, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Xylityl sesquicaprylate, Jojoba esters, Hydrogenated lecithin, Pullulan, Xanthan gum, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Salix alba bark extract, Anhydroxylitol, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus/lemon peel ferment extract, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Silica, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Amethyst powder, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
| KORA OrganicsNoni Night AHA Resurfacing SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Shani Darden Skin CareRetinol Reform | Geek GorgeousSmooth Out Liquid | B SkincareB Overnight Smoothing Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 54% | 46% |
| Price | $74.00 | $75.00+$1.00 | $39.99−$34.01 | $2.68−$71.32 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 2 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Glycolic Acid | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"KORA Organics - Noni Night AHA Resurfacing Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (lactic acid 3.70% - 5.50%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
- Humectants (anhydroxylitol 0.10% - 0.50%, glycerin 1.20% - 1.80%, lactobacillus ferment 2.30% - 3.50% and lactic acid 3.70% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "KORA Organics" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 76.00A$ up to 98.00A$ in Australia, from 56.00$ up to 74.00$ in the United States, from 48.41£ up to 74.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 92.00CA$ in Canada, for 570.00HK$ in Hong Kong and for 114.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
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- 5Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
- 6
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