Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“- Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates, resurfaces, and refines skin’s appearance.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Evens skin toneGlycolic acid, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“- Vitamin C: Visibly brightens uneven skin tone and texture.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Avena sativa kernel flour + 8 moreWorks
“- Rose: Nourishes.”
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:
avena sativa kernel flour, 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: avena sativa kernel flour, caprylyl glycol.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycolic acid, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“The Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater revives dehydrated skin with a dewy glow anytime, anywhere, while the Vitamin C Serum supports youthful luminosity while delivering antioxidant defense against environmental stressors and free radicals.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Rosa canina fruit extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) 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?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 11 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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Water~45–55%
Kaolin~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinTriticum vulgare starch~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.2–4%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 80~2.6–3.1%
Zinc oxide~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideSorbitol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolAvena sativa kernel flour~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourPropylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateCellulose gum~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gum1,2-hexanediol~0.65–1%
Caprylyl glycol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyacrylate-13~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Parfum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyisobutene~0.6–0.9%
Polysorbate 20~0.55–0.85%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTropolone~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl benzoate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateTitanium dioxide~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideWater~0.4–0.6%
Propylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceRosa canina fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractThymus vulgaris leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris leaf extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPolysorbate 20~0.4–0.65%
Parfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium chloride~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitronellol~0.35–0.6%
Geraniol~0.35–0.6%
Ci 17200~0.35–0.65%
Ci 42090~0.35–0.65%
Water~0.45–0.65%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePropylene glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlycolic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidTriethanolamine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePolysorbate 20~0.45–0.7%
Citrus grandis fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Diazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaBenzophenone-4~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-8~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Trimethoxybenzylidene pentanedione~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.45–0.65%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium chloride~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLinalool~0.4–0.6%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.4–0.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLimonene~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.4–0.6%
Geraniol~0.4–0.6%
Ci 42090~0.45–0.65%
Ci 45410~0.45–0.65%
Ci 19140~0.45–0.65%
Propylene glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolWater~0.45–0.65%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceHexylene glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPentylene glycol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidPeg-25 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.55%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCucumis sativus extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Panax ginseng root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSoluble collagen~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenLavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilHydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.4%
Triethanolamine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSilver citrate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zeolite~0.05–0.1%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Triticum vulgare starch, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Zinc oxide, Sorbitol, Avena sativa kernel flour, Propylene glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Cellulose gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Polyacrylate-13, Parfum, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Tropolone, Benzyl benzoate, Titanium dioxide, Water, Propylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Rosa canina fruit extract, Thymus vulgaris leaf extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Citronellol, Geraniol, Ci 17200, Ci 42090, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Propylene glycol, Glycolic acid, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Diazolidinyl urea, Benzophenone-4, Methylparaben, Parfum, Peg-8, Trimethoxybenzylidene pentanedione, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propylparaben, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium chloride, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Ci 42090, Ci 45410, Ci 19140, Propylene glycol, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hexylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Peg-25 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Cucumis sativus extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Soluble collagen, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Triethanolamine, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Silver citrate, Zeolite, Sodium benzoate
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| Mario BadescuThe Glow UpYOUR PRODUCT | GUERLAINAbeille Royale Double Clarify & Repair Essence | Youth To The People15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum | Sanitas SkincareDetoxifying Scrub Mask | |
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| Match | — | 46% | 45% | 45% |
| Price | — | $106.64 | $70.40 | $68.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 28 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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