Mesoestetic Age Element Brightening Concentrate
Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2 + 2 moreWorks well
“With a powerful combination of antioxidants and active brightening ingredients, mesoestetic Age Element Brightening Concentrate reduces dark spots and imperfections, prevents skin ageing, and makes the complexion more radiant.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-2, ferulic 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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2 + 5 moreWorks well
“Key ingredients of marine biotechnological extract, niacinamide, and vitamin C in mesoestetic Age Element Brightening Concentrate work together to minimise the build-up of melanin and strengthen 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, biosaccharide gum-1.
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, pentylene glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-2, niacinamide
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“With a powerful combination of antioxidants and active brightening ingredients, mesoestetic Age Element Brightening Concentrate reduces dark spots and imperfections, prevents skin ageing, and makes the complexion more radiant.”
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: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ferulic 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ferulic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic acid) 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 also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Niacinamide~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideDipropylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPentylene glycol~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycol3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~2–3%
- 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 acidIsopentyldiol~1.7–2.5%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateGlycerin~1.3–1.9%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.1%
Arginine~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 ArginineShikimic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl tetrapeptide-2~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-2Biosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Ascorbyl propyl hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed yeast extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties
More about Hydrolyzed yeast extractGlycolipids~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Ferulic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidIsoquercetin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl tauratePropanediol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolT-butyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholSodium citrate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateDisodium edta~0.01–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 15985~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Dipropylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Isopentyldiol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Arginine, Shikimic acid, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Biosaccharide gum-1, Ascorbyl propyl hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Glycolipids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ferulic acid, Isoquercetin, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Propanediol, T-butyl alcohol, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 15985
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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.
| MesoesteticAge Element Brightening ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | BiopelleEmepelle Serum | Real BarrierPeptivita C Blemish Serum | pharma oilSunshine Serum 10% Vitamin C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 79% | 77% |
| Price | — | $175.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Dipeptide-4 | Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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