Label Young Shocking Whitening Lotion
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Promotes long term brightening benefits for skin as well as wrinkle improvement”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Fruit and herbal ingredients add nutrients to keep skin hydrated and moist.”
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 hyaluronate.
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: dimethicone, persea gratissima oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin tone4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Shocking Whitening Lotion”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, morus alba bark 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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 10 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.8–7.1%
- 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 glycolCyclopentasiloxane~4.3–5.2%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~3–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideDimethicone~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePersea gratissima oil~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilCi 77891~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractRubus coreanus fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractPearl extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHamamelis virginiana extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractOlea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilSaccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractLactobacillus/phaseolus radiatus seed ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCimicifuga dahurica root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonum multiflorum root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractPhellinus linteus extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica gigas root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morus alba bark extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
More about Morus alba bark extractPaeonia lactiflora extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sophora flavescens extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractGeranium maculatum oil~0.2–0.4%
Juniperus communis fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilPogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita oil~0.2–0.35%
Citrus tangerina peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus tangerina peel oilVetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerAdenosine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineCyclohexasiloxane~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneIsohexadecane~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconePolysorbate 80~0.25–0.45%
Ci 77000~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTropolone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorphenesin~0.1–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Persea gratissima oil, Ci 77891, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Rubus coreanus fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Pearl extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Lactobacillus/phaseolus radiatus seed ferment filtrate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Cimicifuga dahurica root extract, Polygonum multiflorum root extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Angelica gigas root extract, Morus alba bark extract, Paeonia lactiflora extract, Sophora flavescens extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Geranium maculatum oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Mentha piperita oil, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Adenosine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Unknown, Polysorbate 80, Ci 77000, Unknown, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Tropolone, Chlorphenesin
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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.
| Label YoungShocking Whitening LotionYOUR PRODUCT | APLBCentella Aqua Moisture Body Lotion | epiiDouble Up Cream Ectoin & Panthenol | TOSOWOONGSea Grape Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 84% | 83% |
| Price | $42.31 | $36.50−$5.81 | $13.18−$29.13 | $28.70−$13.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 7 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Panthenol | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Label Young - Shocking Whitening Lotion" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.30% - 2.80%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.20% - 0.40%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.40% and glycerin 3.00% - 3.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 32.00A$ in Australia and for 22.50$ 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 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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