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Lumene Nordic-C [VALO] Glow Lumenessence Brightening Beauty Lotion
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing4 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Fortified with Lumene’s proprietary Nordic-C complex with Vitamin C for enhanced radiance and brightness, the formula utilises Hyaluronic Acid and pH-friendly Pure Arctic Spring Water to lock in vital moisture for instantly dewy, smooth and youthful-looking skin that glows.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Fortified with Lumene’s proprietary Nordic-C complex with Vitamin C for enhanced radiance and brightness, the formula utilises Hyaluronic Acid and pH-friendly Pure Arctic Spring Water to lock in vital moisture for instantly dewy, smooth and youthful-looking skin that glows.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Powered by naturally exfoliating berry and fruit acids that sweep away debris, impurities and dead skin cells to reveal a luminous complexion, the gentle clarifying and toning essence unleashes the powers of antioxidant-packed Wild Arctic Cloudberry Seed Oil to counteract aggressors.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana leaf water~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinBetula alba juice~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~1.6–2.5%
- 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 extractRubus chamaemorus fruit extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus chamaemorus seed extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropanediol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAscorbyl glucoside~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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
More about Ascorbyl glucosideSodium pca~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSaccharum officinarum extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractMaltodextrin~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Acer saccharum extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractSodium citrate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Citric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Glycerin, Betula alba juice, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract, Rubus chamaemorus seed extract, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Sodium pca, Saccharum officinarum extract, Sodium hydroxide, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Acer saccharum extract, Sodium citrate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum
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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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- 4Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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