Works for
Anti-agingGlycolic acid, Limnanthes alba seed oilWorks well
“A powerful skin-renewing, fast absorbing hydrating serum that helps to delay and repair the signs of ageing, revealing a smooth, soft, radiant complexion.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic 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.
Evens skin toneGlycolic acidWorks well
“This supercharged timeless serum floods the skin with a reconditioning dose of active ingredients to tackle uneven skin tone, age spots, loss of elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles, and a dull-looking complexion for an instantly smoother and ageless version of you.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic 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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 15 moreWorks
“A powerful skin-renewing, fast absorbing hydrating serum that helps to delay and repair the signs of ageing, revealing a smooth, soft, radiant complexion.”
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: cocos nucifera oil, helianthus annuus seed oil.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Glycolic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.8–4.6%
- 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 GlycerinMangifera indica pulp extract~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMusa sapientum pulp extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tripeptide-2~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycolic acid~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidSodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSaccharum officinarum extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilCrambe abyssinica seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilSolanum lycopersicum seed oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and, due to the high linoleic acid content, can support the skin's barrier function
More about Solanum lycopersicum seed oilDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.4–0.65%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.3–0.6%
- 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 oilAdansonia digitata oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Baobab oil. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata oilMauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilCocos nucifera oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGardenia taitensis flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilCaryocar brasiliense fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritating
More about Caryocar brasiliense fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.5%
- 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed extractSodium phytate~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSclerotium gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPullulan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Silica~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHexamethylindanopyran~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalyl acetate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Mangifera indica pulp extract, Pentylene glycol, Musa sapientum pulp extract, Tripeptide-2, Glycolic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Saccharum officinarum extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Solanum lycopersicum seed oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Adansonia digitata oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Sodium phytate, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan, Citric acid, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Silica, Benzyl alcohol, Hexamethylindanopyran, Linalyl acetate, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
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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.
| MonatRewind Age Control NectarYOUR PRODUCT | Alpha-HMini Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum with 14% Glycolic Acid and Tripeptide-5 | REMEDY SCIENCEREMEDY for healthy aging | Educated Mess SkincareGolden Hour Gold-Stabilized Vitamin C Serum | |
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| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $81.75 | — | $35.00−$46.75 | $79.00−$2.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 14 | 3 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | Retinol | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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