Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, AlanineWorks well
“Helps brighten up skin ton and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.”
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: alanine.
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Ceramide np + 17 moreWorks well
“A nourishing serum formulated with 15,000ppm Carrot Seed Oil that delivers intense moisture and nutrients to the skin to keep your skin smooth.”
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:
alanine, arginine.
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, cetyl ethylhexanoate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, niacinamide
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 5 moreWorks well
“Helps brighten up skin ton and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract, lysine, serine, threonine.
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-blemishNiacinamide, Centella asiatica extractWorks well
“Real Blemish Carrot Serum”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil + 1 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~2–3%
Niacinamide~2–3%
- 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 NiacinamideDaucus carota sativa seed oil~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePropanediol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl olivate~0.95–1.45%
Sorbitan olivate~0.55–1.25%
Carbomer~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTromethamine~0.35–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineTricholoma matsutake extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed cicer seed extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Rhododendron chrysanthum leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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 extractSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.1–0.5%
- 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 triglyceridePhosphatidylcholine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
More about PhosphatidylcholineEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractDaucus carota sativa root water~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide np~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npGlycine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineSerine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineGlutamic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAlanine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineLysine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineArginine~0.05–0.15%
- 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 ArginineProline~0.05–0.2%
Threonine~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pogostemon cablin oil, Adenosine, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Hydrolyzed cicer seed extract, Disodium edta, Rhododendron chrysanthum leaf extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Centella asiatica extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phosphatidylcholine, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root water, Ceramide np, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Proline, Threonine
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| NATUREKINDReal Blemish Carrot SerumYOUR PRODUCT | ElishacoyKombucha Gyeol-Biome Ampoule | MEDI-PEELLuminous Silk Oil Serum | ArenciaDeep Water Surge Serum 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 95% | 93% |
| Price | — | $19.60 | $30.20 | $16.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 13 of 15 | 13 of 15 | 14 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"NATUREKIND - Real Blemish Carrot Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.00% - 3.00%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.10% - 0.45%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.65%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (alanine 0.05% - 0.20%, glutamic acid 0.05% - 0.20%, glycine 0.10% - 0.30%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.35%, hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.40% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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