NATUREKIND Brightening Mega AHA 5% Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 4 moreStrong evidence
“Brand from South Korea NATUREKIND. This multi-purpose cream with 5% AHA infused helps exfoliate unwanted debris while replenishing moisture.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: niacinamide
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Brand from South Korea NATUREKIND. This multi-purpose cream with 5% AHA infused helps exfoliate unwanted debris while replenishing moisture.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 1 moreStrong evidence
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, prunus mume fruit 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-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Magnesium aluminum silicateStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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-blemishNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideStrong evidence
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.3–8%
- 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 glycolCitric acid~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl ethylhexanoate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCymbopogon schoenanthus extract~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Isoamyl laurate~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateNiacinamide~1.2–1.9%
- 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 NiacinamideAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateMusa sapientum fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus mume fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.75%
- 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 extractPrunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearatePolyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.1–0.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.3%
Tromethamine~0.1–0.3%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Glycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Isoamyl laurate, Niacinamide, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, 1,2-hexanediol, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
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| Match | — | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Price | $46.35 | $50.87+$4.52 | $14.80−$31.55 | $40.00−$6.35 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Retinal | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"NATUREKIND - Brightening Mega AHA 5% Cream" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Anti-blemish
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