Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Copper tripeptide-1 + 13 moreWorks well
“Olive Oil, Allantoin and Sodium Hyaluronate helps to keep skin hydrated and promotes healing”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: copper tripeptide-1, niacinamide
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractWorks well
“Licorice and Lemon Extract helps to improve skin tone”
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: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
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-blemishNiacinamide, Colloidal sulfur + 4 moreWorks well
“Acence Mark X Blemish After Cream”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: colloidal sulfur, niacinamide. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extract + 2 moreWorks well
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: centella asiatica extract, copper tripeptide-1.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Propolis extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPropolis extract~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractIsododecane~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneKaolin~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinOlea europaea fruit oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilMicrocrystalline wax~1.4–1.7%
Butylene glycol~1.1–1.4%
- 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 glycolNiacinamide~0.95–1.15%
- 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 NiacinamideColloidal sulfur~0.65–1%
Coptis japonica root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractGlyceryl stearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerTriclosan~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.6%
Triethanolamine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineTropolone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilGeranium maculatum oil~0.25–0.45%
Foeniculum vulgare oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Santalum album oil~0.25–0.45%
Centella asiatica extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHedera helix extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBeta-glucan~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanPropylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCopper tripeptide-1~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.
More about Copper tripeptide-1Citrus limon fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractPinus pinaster bark/bud extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cordyceps sinensis extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractDisodium edta~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Propolis extract, Isododecane, Kaolin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Microcrystalline wax, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Colloidal sulfur, Coptis japonica root extract, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Triclosan, Allantoin, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethanolamine, Tropolone, Citrus limon fruit oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Geranium maculatum oil, Foeniculum vulgare oil, Santalum album oil, Centella asiatica extract, Hedera helix extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta-glucan, Propylene glycol, Copper tripeptide-1, Citrus limon fruit extract, Pinus pinaster bark/bud extract, Cordyceps sinensis extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Disodium edta
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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.
| MizonAcence Mark X Blemish After CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICSurmedic 24K Gold Caviar Repair Vital Cream | SNPPeptaronic Cream | TOSOWOONGCica Snail Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 85% | 85% |
| Price | — | $60.00 | — | $16.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-11 | Hexapeptide-11 | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Superegg Soft Strength Rich Resilience CreamPlantkos Reviving Face Cream | Copper Peptides, Anti-aging and Firming
Product summary
"Mizon - Acence Mark X Blemish After Cream" is effective for: Moisturizing and Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (copper tripeptide-1 0.15% - 0.30%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.40% and glycerin 4.30% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 20.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 34 studies and safety reviews.
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