
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
“It reduces fine lines and wrinkles, fights free radicals, and brightens the skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: hydroxydecyl ubiquinone.
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.
“The MARY & MAY Idebenone + Blackberry Complex Intensive Total Care Cream is a powerful moisturizing cream that deeply hydrates and strengthens the skin barrier.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide as, ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns, niacinamide, panthenol, phytosphingosine
“Refines the appearance of visible wrinkles and provides a skin-whitening effect.”
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.
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.
This product contains antioxidants (hydroxydecyl ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).


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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractOne 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 GlycerinUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideIs 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 NiacinamideA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateUsed to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinIncreases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneAn analogue of coenzyme Q10 that has a lower molecular weight, which can improve its ability to penetrate the skin. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about Hydroxydecyl ubiquinoneMight 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 AdenosineUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidOne 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 acidOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateA 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 npA 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 nsA type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineAn emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolA 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 asA 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 apA 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 eopRubus fruticosus fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetearyl olivate, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Arginine, Hydrogenated polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxydecyl ubiquinone, Adenosine, Pentylene glycol, Trideceth-6, Disodium edta, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Stearic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Ceramide np, Ceramide ns, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide as, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop
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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.
| Mary&MayIdebenone + Blackberry Complex CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SUNGBOON EDITORAlaska Salmon PDRN Ultra Moisturizing Barrier Cream | MedicubePDRN Pink Peptide Cream | Rephrintense hydration cream 1.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 92% | 90% |
| Price | $32.98 | $21.10−$11.88 | $24.81−$8.17 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 18 of 21 | 18 of 21 | 16 of 21 |
| Key difference | — | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Ceramide Ng |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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