Works for
ExfoliationGluconolactoneWorks well
“The gentle exfoliating action removes dead skin cells, smoothing irregular skin texture, minimising the appearance of fine lines and restoring a radiant glow.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
Anti-agingGluconolactone, Magnesium aluminum silicateWorks well
“The gentle exfoliating action removes dead skin cells, smoothing irregular skin texture, minimising the appearance of fine lines and restoring a radiant glow.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
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.
MoisturizingGluconolactone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 7 moreWorks
“In addition, fast acting and long lasting moisture is delivered deep into the skin to boost and maintain optimal hydration levels.”
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:
arginine, butylene glycol.
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, dimethicone.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Gluconolactone, Tocopheryl acetateMay help
This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone) 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?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Gluconolactone~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneC12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoatePropylene glycol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolIsododecane~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecanePeg-40 stearate~1.7–2.5%
Sorbitan stearate~1.4–2.1%
Isocetyl alcohol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Stearyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholStearic acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl diisostearate~0.55–1.3%
Cyclopentasiloxane~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneEthoxydiglycol~0.35–0.85%
Dimethicone~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeButylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
- 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 glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateArginine~0.15–0.5%
- 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 ArginineDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.1–0.4%
- 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 silicateXanthan gum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMethylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Chlorphenesin~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Gluconolactone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Propylene glycol, Isododecane, Peg-40 stearate, Sorbitan stearate, Isocetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Glyceryl diisostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Unknown, Ethoxydiglycol, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Arginine, Disodium edta, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Xanthan gum, Methylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Propylparaben
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| Match | — | 58% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Lactobionic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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