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L'Oréal Paris Bright Reveal 12% [NIACINAMIDE + AMINO SULFONIC + FERULIC ACID] DARK SPOT SERUM
Works for
Anti-agingFerulic acid, TocopherolMay help
“The lightweight, non-greasy formula delivers visible results -Instantly reveals more luminous and fresher-looking skin , Skin looks clearer after 2 weeks , Visibly fades all types of dark spots* such as age spots, sunspots and post-acne marks , Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin , Made for all skin tones , *in a clinical study over 12 weeks”
This product contains ferulic acid. 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 toneFerulic acid, Phenylethyl resorcinolMay help
“Bright Reveal 12% [NIACINAMIDE + AMINO SULFONIC + FERULIC ACID] DARK SPOT SERUM”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ferulic acid, phenylethyl resorcinol.
ExfoliationHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidNot delivered
“It’s formulated with niacinamide to help visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots — even stubborn ones in just 1 week — plus ferulic acid and amino sulfonic acid to help gently exfoliate skin surface cells and brighten skin.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ferulic acid, TocopherolWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic 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).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Dimethicone + 8 moreWorks
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, dimethiconol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., ParfumMedium 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
More about Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidDimethicone~2.1–3.2%
- 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 DimethiconeIsopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinateOctyldodecanol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPeg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateCitric acid~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidFerulic acid~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidPhenylethyl resorcinol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals
More about Phenylethyl resorcinolSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCetearyl ethylhexanoate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateIsopropyl myristate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateAcrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateCi 77891~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.75%
- 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 dioxideIsohexadecane~0.4–0.9%
- 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 IsohexadecaneMica~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPoloxamer 338~0.15–0.55%
Polysorbate 80~0.15–0.55%
Sorbitan oleate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateTin oxide~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDimethiconol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Dimethicone, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Octyldodecanol, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Citric acid, Ferulic acid, Phenylethyl resorcinol, Sodium hyaluronate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl myristate, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Isohexadecane, Mica, Poloxamer 338, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan oleate, Tin oxide, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Unknown
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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.
| L'Oréal ParisBright Reveal 12% [NIACINAMIDE + AMINO SULFONIC + FERULIC ACID] DARK SPOT SERUMYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayPigmentclar Serum Visible Dark Spot Reducer | ADVANCED CLINICALS5% Niacinamide Serum | ZENiiAntioxidant Power Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | — | $50.99 | $13.99 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Vitamin C | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"L’Oreal Paris - Bright Reveal 12% [NIACINAMIDE + AMINO SULFONIC + FERULIC ACID] DARK SPOT SERUM" could be helpful for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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