
“long-lasting hydration”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: chondrus crispus extract, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, niacinamide
“brightening”
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: morus alba bark 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.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, 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.
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.
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Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterOne 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 GlycerinAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolIs 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 NiacinamideActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerA 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 triglycerideMight 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 AdenosineHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinUsed 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 glycolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Rice ferment filtrateMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
More about Morus alba bark extractA mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamateA 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 3Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractA typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA 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 extractA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
More about Royal jelly extractUsed to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinA 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 extractA fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilPlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractAn emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolA 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 extractSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractPure 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
More about TocopherolAn antioxidant that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about RutinOne 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 acidA type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneOne 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 acidAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateA green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeRosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Water, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, Propanediol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Rosa damascena extract, Tromethamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Adenosine, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Panthenol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Butylene glycol, Rice ferment filtrate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Morus alba bark extract, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Ceramide 3, Cyanocobalamin, Zingiber officinale root extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Rosa damascena flower oil, Caprylyl glycol, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, C12-16 alcohols, Palmitic acid, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Saussurea involucrata extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Royal jelly extract, Maltodextrin, Prunus serrulata flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Achillea millefolium extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Milk extract, Pearl extract, Cholesterol, Propolis extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Retinyl palmitate, Lepidium meyenii root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Saccharide hydrolysate, Stearic acid, Glucose, Chondrus crispus extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Rutin, Hydroxycinnamic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Squalane, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hyaluronate, Dunaliella salina extract, Disodium edta, Parfum, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 14 of 24 | 13 of 24 | 10 of 24 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Alpha-Arbutin | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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