LXMI

LXMI Nilotica Goddess Glow

Name: LXMI - Nilotica Goddess Glow
Brand: LXMI

Efficacy62/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Moisturizing

Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin + 5 more

Works

What the product description says

“A creamy, hydrating, rose-gold Illuminator to moisturize and impart subtle radiance to the complexion.”

Source: Sephora

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: anhydroxylitol, glycerin.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter.

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~5.9–8.9%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.8–4.2%

Chondrus crispusKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.8–1.25%

XylitylglucosideKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function~0.4–0.95%

AnhydroxylitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function~0.35–0.8%

Undaria pinnatifida extractKey activeEffect: HighA seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect~0.1–0.5%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.3–0.7%

Anti-aging

Butyrospermum parkii butter

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What the product description says

“96% of testers showed an immediate improvement in visible fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture, and smoothness .”

Source: Sephora

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~5.9–8.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Ethyl macadamiateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.4–5.1%est.

Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–3.1%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.55–1.25%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.3–0.7%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~5.9–8.9%est.

Chondrus crispusRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.8–1.25%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.55–1.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.9–8.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Ethyl macadamiate~3.4–5.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycerin~2.8–4.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Potassium cetyl phosphate~2–3.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Rhus verniciflua peel cera~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium levulinate~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Cetearyl olivate~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~0.95–1.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Chondrus crispus~0.8–1.25%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Carrageenan~0.55–1.25%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Xylitylglucoside~0.4–0.95%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Anhydroxylitol~0.35–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

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Xylitol~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.7%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.1–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Citric acid~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Mica~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Iron oxides~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethyl macadamiate, Glycerin, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Rhus verniciflua peel cera, Sodium levulinate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Citric acid, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides

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	LXMINilotica Goddess GlowYOUR PRODUCT	ADVANCED CLINICALS5% Niacinamide Serum	NeutrogenaHydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Concentrated Serum	SkinMedicaHydrating Complex
Match	—	51%	51%	48%
Price	—	$13.99	$12.69	$62.40
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 7	4 of 7	4 of 7
Key difference	—	Vitamin C	Panthenol	Panthenol
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Product summary

"LXMI - Nilotica Goddess Glow" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (anhydroxylitol 0.35% - 0.80%, xylitylglucoside 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

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