Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Exfoliation
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
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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Works for
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Helps to renew your skin through gentle exfoliation and improves skin texture for a smoother, brighter, and more even complexion “I use this serum every night.
Source: Kora Organics
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.
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)
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Noni Night AHA Resurfacing Serum
Source: From product name
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.
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)
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Resurfaces your skin while it diminishes and minimizes the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles.
Source: Kora Organics
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.
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)
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
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This powerful treatment is formulated with an effective 8% natural source of AHA formulation made from exfoliants like Lactic Acid, Lemon Peel and Caviar Lime, as well as hydrators like Hyaluronic Acid.
Source: N/A
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.
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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)
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
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
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
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
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
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
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
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.
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Ingredient 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 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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