"Lumene - Nordic C [Valo] Glow Reveal Moisturizer" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and peg-8) 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). Hippophae rhamnoides oil, dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil and cetearyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.25% - 0.50%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Adenosine 0.30% - 0.55%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, niacinamide, vitamin c and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate

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.

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The product retails from 22.50$ up to 30.00$ in the United States, from 22.40£ up to 655.00£ in the United Kingdom and from 22.10CA$ up to 24.00CA$ in Canada.

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Pure Arctic Spring Water intensely hydrates, working in union with revolutionary brightening technology to promote the appearance of more youthful-looking skin that feels plumper, smoother and looks more radiant.

Source: Allbeauty

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

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.

adenosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

niacinamide 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

ascorbic acid 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Nordic C [Valo] Glow Reveal Moisturizer

Source: From product name

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, hydrolyzed 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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

hippophae rhamnoides oil 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.

dimethicone 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

, Hydrates, making skin look healthy and radiant , Brightens the complexion , Skin looks more energised Key Ingredients Wild arctic cloudberry , Source of natural potent Vitamins A & E and essential omega fatty acids , Source of natural potent Vitamin C and ellagitannins , Skin brightening & energising properties Vitamin C , Stabilised bio-available Vitamin C for optimal penetration , Youthful radiance booster Pure arctic spring water , Naturally exceptionally pure , Skin p H affinity , Low in mineral salts for optimal softness Hyaluronic acid , Plumping hydration Directions Apply Lumene Valo Glow Reveal Moisturizer to face and neck after cleansing.

Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

niacinamide 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

ascorbic acid 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.6% - 0.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 1% - 1.2%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

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rubus chamaemorus seed oil 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating

hippophae rhamnoides oil 0.4% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.9% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

prunus amygdalus dulcis seed 3.8% - 4.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

isononyl isononanoate 4.1% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

Ingredient list view

Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Isononyl isononanoate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Cetearyl alcohol, Niacinamide, Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Rubus chamaemorus seed extract, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Cetyl palmitate, Sodium polyacrylate, Maltodextrin, Sorbitan palmate, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Peg-8, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Parfum, Ci 19140, Ci 17200

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Key ingredients	niacinamide ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: oligopeptide-1 oligopeptide-32 +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: oligopeptide-1 oligopeptide-32 +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: bakuchiol ceramide np +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: betaine hyaluronic acid +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +10 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +18 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride carnitine +14 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: hexapeptide-11 tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate hyaluronic acid +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: alpha-arbutin 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +13 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: madecassic acid betaine +8 more
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Potential Irritants	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? cornus officinalis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	pistacia lentiscus gum Has skin benefit? spilanthes acmella flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	enantia chlorantha bark extract Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +8 more	pyridoxine Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis seed Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	camellia sinensis leaf water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more

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Lumene Nordic C [Valo] Glow Reveal Moisturizer

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