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MoisturizingGlycerin, Lycium barbarum fruit extract + 6 moreWorks
“Lemon Essential Oil is a rejuvenating essential oil extracted from lemon peel.”
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: theobroma cacao seed butter, hydrogenated vegetable oil.
Anti-blemishSodium ascorbyl phosphate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreNot delivered
“Ideal for oily and acne prone skin.”
This product contains ingredients (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide ~0.55–0.8%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“This powerful and effective serum will help to improve skin tone, reduce pigmentation, naturally lighten dark spots and restore skin to a healthier state.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (lycium barbarum fruit extract, sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~9–11%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~5.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~3.3–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractArctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morus alba root extract~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycium barbarum fruit extract~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractRubus fruticosus fruit extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractLac extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~1.1–1.4%
- 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 oilSodium hyaluronate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCalendula officinalis extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractMica~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaNiacinamide~0.55–0.8%
- 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 NiacinamideCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.6%
Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphatePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Morus alba root extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Lac extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Calendula officinalis extract, Unknown, Mica, Unknown, Niacinamide, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Sodium hydroxide, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer
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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.
| lemonandbeakerVitamin C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Standard BeautyNiacinamide Serum | BaleaNiacinamide Serum | HigherDoseGlow Serum with Copper Peptides and Vegan Collagen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 93% | 93% |
| Price | — | $10.91 | $19.82 | $69.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Panthenol | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Lycium Barbarum and Human Healthlink.springer.com
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