Lotus Moon Skin Care Vitamin B Hydrating Gel
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin toneNiacinamideStrong evidence
“Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) helps to boost hydration, reduce redness and inhibit the transfer of pigment to skin cells, therefore minimizing dark spots .”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 4 moreStrong evidence
“Vitamin B Hydrating Gel”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: persea gratissima oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishNiacinamideStrong evidence
“Helps to reduce sebum production Assists in the prevention of clogged pores without over-drying Helps to tightened and strengthened tissue HOW DOES IT WORK?”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acidStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis extract~23–34%
- 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 extractGlycerin~4.8–7.1%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~4.7–7.1%
- 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 NiacinamideAspalathus linearis leaf extract~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractPersea gratissima oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSodium hyaluronate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidBeta-carotene~1.1–1.6%
Azadirachta indica seed oil~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 paradisi seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus reticulata peel oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilCitrus aurantium dulcis seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita oil~0.15–0.55%
Rosa damascena extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractCitrus reticulata peel oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Persea gratissima oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Beta-carotene, Azadirachta indica seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Unknown, Citrus paradisi seed oil, Citrus limon seed oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis seed oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Mentha piperita oil, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Xanthan gum
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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.
| Lotus Moon Skin CareVitamin B Hydrating GelYOUR PRODUCT | AvèneHyaluron Activ B3 Renewal Firming Aqua Cream-in-Gel | MedicubeAGE-R PDRN Booster Gel | MILKYDRESSWrinkle & Whitening Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 93% | 93% |
| Price | $46.00 | $52.16+$6.16 | $21.38−$24.62 | $6.90−$39.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Lotus Moon Skin Care - Vitamin B Hydrating Gel" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Lotus Moon Skin Care - Vitamin B Hydrating Gel ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate and aloe barbadensis extract) 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). Emollients in this formulation (persea gratissima oil) 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
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (4.70% - 7.10%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
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.
Price
The product retails for 46.00$ 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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