MAHALO Skin Care The HAWAIIAN HYDRATION Advanced Cellular Repair Concentrate
Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine + 3 moreWorks well
“Stimulates collagen and elastin production to visibly firm, smooth, and plump with Hawaiian sea silt, tamarind, and botanical hyaluronic acid”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine.
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.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Crafted from aromatic botanical extracts, this oil-free multitasker helps to repair the damage at the root of many skin issues, such as flakiness, acne, redness, discoloration, and visible signs of aging.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Ceramide np + 12 moreWorks well
“Strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier and protects against dehydration and free radical damage with a sophisticated blend of gold, copper, peptides, ceramides, and niacinamide”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: cholesterol, cocos nucifera fruit extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, niacinamide, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, phytosphingosine
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, lycium barbarum fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Jasminum officinale flower water, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Santalum paniculatum wood water~44–54%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractColloidal gold~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum officinale flower water~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can lead to irritation
More about Jasminum officinale flower waterNiacinamide~2.4–2.9%
- 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 NiacinamideSaccharomyces/sea silt ferment~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateLactobacillus~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusCocos nucifera fruit extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractCroton lechleri resin extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Croton lechleri resin extractGlucosamine~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix nigra bark extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractLycium barbarum fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractHelichrysum stoechas extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Contains an essential oil that can irritate the skin
More about Helichrysum stoechas extractTamarindus indica seed extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iris florentina root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leontopodium alpinum extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateCeramide np~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCeramide ap~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide eop~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopPhytosphingosine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineCholesterol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateCarbomer~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerEnteromorpha compressa extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hydrolyzed adansonia digitata seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 GlycerinPalmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.25%
Caesalpinia spinosa gum~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Santalum paniculatum wood water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Unknown, Colloidal gold, Jasminum officinale flower water, Niacinamide, Unknown, Saccharomyces/sea silt ferment, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Croton lechleri resin extract, Glucosamine, Salix nigra bark extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Helichrysum stoechas extract, Tamarindus indica seed extract, Iris florentina root extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Carbomer, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Hydrolyzed adansonia digitata seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Caesalpinia spinosa gum
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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.
| MAHALO Skin CareThe HAWAIIAN HYDRATION Advanced Cellular Repair ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | SkinfixTriple Lipid Activating Serum | TBH Skincarerebound serum | Apothaka SkincareBarrier Support Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 86% | 86% |
| Price | $140.00 | $66.12−$73.88 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 9 of 13 | 8 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Biosaccharide Gum-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Lycium Barbarum and Human Healthlink.springer.com
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