Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside, Hydrolyzed rice bran extractMay help
“A superbly moisturizing cream which penetrates deep into the skin’s layers to provide hydration and whitening right where they are most needed.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane + 7 moreWorks
“A superbly moisturizing cream which penetrates deep into the skin’s layers to provide hydration and whitening right where they are most needed.”
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:
glycerin, sodium lactate.
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: methicone, peg-10 dimethicone.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It blocks the further production of melanin and heals existing blemishes and freckles for a clear and radiant complexion that is soft and supple to the touch.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Tocopheryl acetateMay 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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ascorbyl glucoside~22–34%
- 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 glucosideWater~11–17%
Glycerin~4.7–7%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneButylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
- 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 glycolMethicone~2.1–3.1%
- 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 MethiconeAlcohol~1.4–2.1%
- 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 AlcoholSodium lactate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSqualane~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGentiana lutea extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica acutiloba extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed rice bran extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might contain an active compound orthosilicic acid that could be helpful to regulate the level of pigment in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Hydrolyzed rice bran extractTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCordyceps sinensis extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCholesterol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCholesteryl hydroxystearate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-10 dimethicone~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeMethicone~0.2–0.7%
- 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 MethiconeCetyl dimethicone~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
More about Cetyl dimethiconeDisodium phosphate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.4%
- 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 lecithinAlcohol~0.1–0.3%
- 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 AlcoholSilica~0.15–0.5%
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Ascorbyl glucoside, Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Methicone, Alcohol, Sodium lactate, Squalane, Gentiana lutea extract, Angelica acutiloba extract, Daucus carota sativa extract, Unknown, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Hydrolyzed rice bran extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Cordyceps sinensis extract, Citric acid, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl hydroxystearate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Methicone, Cetyl dimethicone, Unknown, Disodium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrogenated lecithin, Alcohol, Silica, Unknown, Parfum
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Cyclomethicone | Acetyl Glucosamine | Retinol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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