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Mary&May Vitamin C + Bifida Lotion

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Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Niacinamide 2.4% - 3%Bifida ferment lysate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Product summary

"Mary&May - Vitamin C + Bifida Lotion" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging and Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.40% - 3.00%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
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 product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (1.60% - 1.90%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.25%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.30%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.20% - 0.35%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.35%, panthenol 0.35% - 0.65% and glycerin 3.20% - 3.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 37.59A$ in Australia and from 19.50$ up to 22.05$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

A lotion enriched with probiotic bifida ferment lysate and vitamin C that works in synergy to protect the skin from environmental damage, revealing a firm and radiant skin.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

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.

niacinamide 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One 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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Infused with 1,000ppm vitamin C to inhibit melanin synthesis and reduce oxidized melanin, improving the appearance of dull skin and melasma.

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

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: bifida ferment lysate.

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.

niacinamide 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

bifida ferment lysate 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

ascorbic acid 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Quickly absorbs into the skin that leaves a refreshing and moisturizing finish.

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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, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol

sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.4% - 7.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

sodium hyaluronate 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Anti-blemish

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.

niacinamide 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (bifida ferment lysate) 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.

bifida ferment lysate 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

ascorbic acid 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

bifida ferment lysate 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

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Potential irritants

ascorbic acid 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation

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

parfum 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2.1% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

glyceryl stearate se 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.4% - 7.8%

Irritation risk:

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

bifida ferment lysate 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bifida ferment lysate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetearyl alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Ascorbic acid, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Panthenol, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Adenosine, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate

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Key ingredients	niacinamide ascorbic acid +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: polyglutamic acid helianthus annuus seed oil	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: polyglutamic acid helianthus annuus seed oil	Common: ascorbic acid panthenol +2 more Other: ferulic acid sodium pca +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: acetyl glucosamine dipotassium glycyrrhizate +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +6 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +1 more Other: betaine biosaccharide gum-1 +1 more	Common: ascorbic acid panthenol +2 more Other: ferulic acid sodium pca +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: oligopeptide-32 madecassoside +15 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +9 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +16 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: hexapeptide-11 tripeptide-1 +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract collagen amino acids +10 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +5 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? actinidia chinensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +16 more	rosa damascena flower oil Has skin benefit? illicium verum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +57 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Mary&May Vitamin C + Bifida Lotion

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Anti-oxidation

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