LANEIGE Radian-C Cream Mini
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Gentle-on-skin formula soothes and moisturizes skin without clogging pores, leaving a radiant finish.”
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.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Brighten and revitalize a lackluster complexion with this vitamin-rich cream with added anti-aging benefits!”
This product contains madecassoside. 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.
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Laneige Radian-C Cream helps to correct uneven skin tone and brighten up dark spots.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, madecassoside.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Limonene, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePropanediol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMethyl trimethicone~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeHydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateCetearyl olivate~0.85–1.25%
Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphate1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
Sorbitan olivate~0.35–0.85%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerLimonene~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePolymethyl methacrylate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymerCitric acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSodium citrate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolMadecassoside~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideCitral~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Methyl trimethicone, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Cetearyl olivate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, 1,2-hexanediol, Sorbitan olivate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Limonene, Polymethyl methacrylate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Parfum, Unknown, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium citrate, Linalool, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Citral, Geraniol
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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.
| LANEIGERadian-C Cream MiniYOUR PRODUCT | VTReedle Shot Vita-Light Cream | TOSOWOONGCica Snail Cream | mixsoonVitamin C Cream 30ml | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $4.23 | $24.50+$20.27 | $16.40+$12.17 | $21.15+$16.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"LANEIGE - Radian-C Cream Mini" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, hydrogenated poly (c6-14 olefin) and pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.10% - 0.20% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
Price
The product retails from 15.00A$ up to 52.00A$ in Australia and for 4.23$ 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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