
“Brand from South Korea May Island. A hydrating ampoule infuses cornflower, madecassoside, and allantoin to calm irritated skin while leaving the skin moist and supple.”
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, betaine.
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, borago officinalis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, niacinamide
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
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: madecassoside.
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.
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: madecassoside.
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.
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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 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 glycolIs 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 plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractEssential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractEggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAn antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideAn 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 attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineMight 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 AdenosineHelps 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 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 crosspolymerHelps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products
More about Benzyl glycolUsed as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)
More about Raspberry ketoneAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalWater, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Centaurea cyanus flower, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Apium graveolens seed extract, Hyacinthus orientalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Borago officinalis seed oil, Unknown, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Hedera helix leaf extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Allantoin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Arginine, Betaine, Adenosine, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Benzyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry ketone, Disodium edta, Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional
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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.
| May IslandReal Flower Ampoule #CornflowerYOUR PRODUCT | VT CosmeticsHydrop Reedle Shot 100hL | BLANC DIVARebirth Serum | MEDI-PEELPepti-Tox Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | $48.08 | $18.00−$30.08 | $36.73−$11.35 | $26.30−$21.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 12 | 8 of 12 | 7 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassic Acid | Panthenol | Hexapeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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"May Island - Real Flower Ampoule #Cornflower" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing and Anti-blemish
The product retails for 34.80A$ in Australia and for 48.08$ in the United States.
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