Kose Moisture Mild Kose White Moisture Mild Repair Essence C100
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Tranexamic acid + 5 moreWorks well
“Kose White Moisture Mild Repair Essence C100 20ml is a Japanese skincare product designed to deliver intense hydration and repair for a radiant complexion.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside, Tranexamic acidWorks well
“The presence of Vitamin C and Niacinamide helps to lighten dark spots and even out skin tone, promoting a brighter and more luminous complexion.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: tranexamic 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: ascorbyl glucoside.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 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 glucosideTranexamic acid~7.3–10.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
More about Tranexamic acidWater~4.5–6.7%
Butylene glycol~3.2–4.8%
- 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 glycolDiglycerin~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPanthenol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRoyal jelly extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
More about Royal jelly extractSoluble collagen~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Xanthan gum~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyethylcellulose~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium phosphate~0.35–0.85%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Caramel~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Ascorbyl glucoside, Tranexamic acid, Water, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Unknown, Diglycerin, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Royal jelly extract, Soluble collagen, Disodium edta, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium phosphate, Unknown, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Caramel
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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.
| Kose Moisture MildKose White Moisture Mild Repair Essence C100YOUR PRODUCT | VENN SkincareRegenerative 10B-EXO EGF Ampoule - Face Serum | REVOLUTION SKINCAREBlemish Resurfacing and Recovery 2% Tranexamic Acid Serum | Paula's choice10% Niacinamide Booster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | — | $250.00 | — | $49.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Urea | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Effect of tranexamic acid on melasma: a clinical trial with histological evaluationonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Tranexamic acid accelerates skin barrier recovery and upregulates occludin in damaged skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Efficacy and possible mechanisms of topical tranexamic acid in melasmaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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