Works for
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glutathione + 2 moreWorks well
“Infused with a blend of 10 powerful actives including patented Oxy-R technology, the daily serum works to minimise dark spots and pigmentation in order to create a brighter and more even skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione
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, ethyl linoleate, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane.
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.
Anti-agingTetrapeptide-30, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 1 moreMay help
“Aimed at mature skin to maintain a more youthful complexion, the goal is to uncloak the mystery surrounding anti-ageing skin care with results-driven products that don’t compromise on ethics.”
This product contains tetrapeptide-30. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Tetrapeptide-30, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 6 moreWorks well
“Containing an innovative ingredient called Oxyresveratrol (Oxy-R), melanin based pigmentation is dramatically reduced, as well as leaving skin feeling immediately hydrated.”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethyl linoleate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tetrapeptide-30
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Ethyl linoleateMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Backhousia citriodora leaf oil, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Methoxymethylbutanol~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~5.5–8.3%
- 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 acidButylene glycol~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolPropanediol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHydroxyresveratrol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artocarpus lakoocha wood extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Backhousia citriodora leaf oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil containing volatile compounds. Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf oilCinnamomum cassia leaf oil~1.1–1.7%
Ethyl linoleate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
More about Ethyl linoleateTetrahydrodiferuloylmethane~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An anti-oxidant derived from curcumin (naturally present in tumeric). Is a part of the tetrahydrocurcuminoids complex (THC). The complex might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin and possibly help even out the skin tone. Can be irritating
More about TetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneWater~0.5–1.15%
Acetyl glycyl beta-alanine~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.4–1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Leucine~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlutathione~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneGlycerin~0.35–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinTetrapeptide-30~0.15–0.7%
Glucosyl hesperidin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
More about Glucosyl hesperidinBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 benzoateCitral~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEugenol~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Methoxymethylbutanol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxyresveratrol, Artocarpus lakoocha wood extract, Backhousia citriodora leaf oil, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, Ethyl linoleate, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Water, Acetyl glycyl beta-alanine, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Leucine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Glutathione, Glycerin, Tetrapeptide-30, Glucosyl hesperidin, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Skin lightening effect of tetrahydrocurcuminomicsonline.org
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