PRODUCT REVIEW
LANEIGE Radian-C Cream
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-oxidation
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
, 8.5% Vitamin C EAE is a derivative that delivers ultra-stable and long lasting benefits without losing potency (compared to Vitamin C in its original form) , Melasolv™ is a patented brightening ingredient exclusive to Amorepacific, it has the same brightening effect as 20x the amount of Niacinamide , Vitamin E helps boost the antioxidant effects of Vitamin C
madecassoside
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
7.3% -
9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Targeting Dullness Dehydration Pigmentation / Dark Spots Leave the complexion looking clear and radiant with the help of Laneige Radian-C Cream, a gentle daily moisturiser that helps to brighten the complexion.
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
7.3% -
9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
madecassoside
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Targeting Dullness Dehydration Pigmentation / Dark Spots Leave the complexion looking clear and radiant with the help of Laneige Radian-C Cream, a gentle daily moisturiser that helps to brighten the complexion.
glycerin
4% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
madecassoside
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-oxidation
madecassoside
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
7.3% -
9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
83/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
7.3% -
9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
limonene
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.6% -
3.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
madecassoside
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
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
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
7.3% -
9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
Show more
Potential irritants
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
7.3% -
9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
limonene
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.6% -
3.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
7.3% -
9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
glycerin
4% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Show more
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, 2-hexanol, Sorbitan olivate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Limonene, Polymethyl methacrylate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Parfum, Thymol trimethoxycinnamate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium citrate, Linalool, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Citral, Geraniol
Sources
- Antioxidant Ability and Stability Studies of 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a Cosmetic Tyrosinase Inhibitor
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- Protective effect of madecassoside on H2O2-induced oxidative stress and autophagy activation in human melanocytes
- Madecassoside, a triterpenoid saponin isolated from Centella asiatica herbs, protects endothelial cells against oxidative stress
- Madecassoside Inhibits Melanin Synthesis by Blocking Ultraviolet-Induced Inflammation
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Stability Study of the Active Constituents in the Centella asiatica Extract Formulations