PRODUCT REVIEW
Naturium Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Anti-blemish
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
niacinamide
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
tocopherol
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
niacinamide
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
alpha-arbutin
4% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
panthenol
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
sodium hyaluronate
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging | |
Moisturizing | |
Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
citrus limon fruit extract
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
alpha-arbutin
4% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
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
panthenol
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
citrus limon fruit extract
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
alpha-arbutin
4% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
butylene glycol
5.8% -
8.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
alpha-arbutin
4% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Alpha-arbutin, Niacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citrus limon fruit extract, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Betaine, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol
Sources
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions