
“Even skin tone and illuminating treatment that prevents and fades dark spots.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: azelaic acid, bakuchiol, potassium azeloyl diglycinate
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.
“Provides 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, mannitol.
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: squalane, caprylyl caprylate/caprate.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains bakuchiol.
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 contains antioxidants (azelaic acid, bakuchiol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
In addition, this product contains bakuchiol, potassium azeloyl diglycinate. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.
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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 glycolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylyl caprylate/caprateOne 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 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 SqualaneA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneA derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
More about Potassium azeloyl diglycinateA plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
More about BakuchiolIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Azelaic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolUsed to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
More about PhosphatidylcholineOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePure 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 TocopherolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolUsed to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholUsed to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Squalane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium azeloyl diglycinate, Bakuchiol, Azelaic acid, Sphingomonas ferment extract, Ascorbic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hesperidin, Caprylyl glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Glyceryl stearate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-8, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Propanediol, Phenylpropanol, Sodium chloride, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Parfum
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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.
| NEORETIN | Discrom controlPigment Neutralizer Serum | Cantabria LabsYOUR PRODUCT | GalenicumDermaHypemium Double Serum | SKIN 1004.Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule | Biodroga MD10% Azelaic Skin Booster Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | $62.99 | $31.34−$31.65 | $21.60−$41.39 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Panthenol | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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