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Lumene Nordic C [Valo] Glow Reveal Moisturizer
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“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.”
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.
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Nordic C [Valo] Glow Reveal Moisturizer”
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
Evens skin tone3 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“, 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.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Limonene + 3 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~45–55%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilIsononyl isononanoate~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilDimethicone~2.4–3%
- 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 DimethiconePropanediol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl olivate~1.4–1.7%
Sorbitan olivate~1.2–1.4%
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateCetearyl alcohol~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholNiacinamide~0.6–0.9%
- 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 NiacinamideRubus chamaemorus fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus chamaemorus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
More about Rubus chamaemorus seed oilRubus chamaemorus seed extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanthenol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymerCetyl palmitate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateSodium polyacrylate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateMaltodextrin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSorbitan palmate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateXanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHippophae rhamnoides oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- 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.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.6%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidPeg-8~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Adenosine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateAscorbic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ascorbic acidCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.25%
Citral~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 17200~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, 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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| LumeneNordic C [Valo] Glow Reveal MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | Serendi BeautyLa-bloom Vital Repair Cream | HeimishBlack Rose Hydra Plumping Sorbet Cream 50ml | Cos De BAHAHyaluronic acid gel cream | |
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| Match | — | 81% | 80% | 79% |
| Price | $22.50 | $74.42+$51.92 | $37.68+$15.18 | $12.99−$9.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 7 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Lumene - Nordic C [Valo] Glow Reveal Moisturizer" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and peg-8 in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). 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).
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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 from 22.40£ up to 26.50£ in the United Kingdom, for 29.99$ in the United States and for 22.10CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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