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Lumene Invisible Illumination [KAUNIS] Illuminizer - Shimmering Dusk
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Cyclopentasiloxane + 7 moreWorks well
“Infused with Pearlescent Pigments, Pure Arctic Spring Water and antioxidant-rich Arctic Cloudberry, the liquid highlighter delivers weightless hydration, whilst creating a dewy, lit-from-within makeup look.”
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, butylene glycol.
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, isododecane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-agingSide benefit · Palmitoyl tripeptide-38May help
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Benzyl salicylate, Linalool + 2 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%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6.4–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneIsododecane~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneLauryl peg-10 tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl dimethicone~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDimethicone~1.8–2.7%
- 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 DimethiconeMica~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaGlycerin~1.3–2%
- 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 GlycerinRubus chamaemorus seed extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolysilicone-11~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Disteardimonium hectorite~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateMagnesium sulfate~0.35–0.8%
Sodium chloride~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePropanediol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPropylene carbonate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinPalmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-38Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTitanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%
- 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 dioxideIron oxides~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Lauryl peg-10 tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Mica, Glycerin, Rubus chamaemorus seed extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Magnesium sulfate, Sodium chloride, Propanediol, Propylene carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Citronellol, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| LumeneInvisible Illumination [KAUNIS] Illuminizer - Shimmering DuskYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothPeptide Skinjection Amplified Wrinkle-Fix Refillable Serum | FilorgaChristmas Coffret Anti-Wrinkles | DefenAge Pro8-in-1 BioSerum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | $29.99 | $61.00+$31.01 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Ureadin® FUSION SerumDefenAge Skincare Products DefenAge 8-in-1 Bioserum
Product summary
"Lumene - Invisible Illumination [KAUNIS] Illuminizer - Shimmering Dusk" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.20% - 0.35%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (glycerin 1.50% - 1.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 19.99$ up to 30.00$ in the United States, for 125.00A$ in Australia and from 22.50£ up to 29.80£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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