Laboratoire ACM Aîda Regulating Cream for Skin Hyperpigmentation
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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Aîda Regulating Cream for Skin Hyperpigmentation”
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, butylene glycol.
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: paraffinum liquidum, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Aîda Regulating Cream for Skin Hyperpigmentation”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: kojic acid
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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (kojic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains kojic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~4.4–5.4%
- 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 glycolCetyl alcohol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholParaffinum liquidum~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCeteth-20~2.5–3%
Kojic acid~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritating
More about Kojic acidTocopheryl acetate~1.7–2.1%
- 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 acetateTitanium dioxide~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideAscorbyl methylsilanol pectinate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of pectin and vitamin C. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Helps create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinateStearic acid~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Steareth-20~0.9–1.1%
Citric acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylpropanediol~0.5–0.75%
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Sodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Alumina~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Paraffinum liquidum, Ceteth-20, Kojic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Titanium dioxide, Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Disodium edta, Steareth-20, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylpropanediol, O-cymen-5-ol, Sodium sulfite, Alumina, Sodium metabisulfite
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| Laboratoire ACMAîda Regulating Cream for Skin HyperpigmentationYOUR PRODUCT | Annayake24H Light Cream Continuous Hydration | KracieMoistage Triple Essence Cream | DucrayDexyane Insulating Barrier Cream | |
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| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $10.61 | $58.70+$48.09 | $16.95+$6.34 | $10.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 2 | Glycosyl Trehalose | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Laboratoire ACM - Aîda Regulating Cream for Skin Hyperpigmentation" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, cetyl alcohol, palmitic acid and stearic acid in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 79.99$ in the United States and from 7.95£ up to 16.38£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new haptenonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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