Works for
Anti-agingAcetyl glucosamine, Lactic acidWorks well
“This luxurious, lightweight gel cream delivers three different sizes of Hyaluronic Acid that penetrate into skin’s surface to provide plumping hydration, smoothing the look of wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: lactic acid.
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.
ExfoliationAcetyl glucosamine, Lactic acidWorks well
“NeoGlucosamine gently exfoliates reducing the look of age spots.”
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: lactic acid.
Evens skin toneAcetyl glucosamine, Lactic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“4% NEOGLUCOSAMINE: Gently exfoliates to promote skin's natural turnover process, while also fading the appearance of discoloration for a more visibly uniform and luminous skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine, lactic acid
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.
MoisturizingAcetyl glucosamine, Dimethicone + 11 moreWorks well
“Intense 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, lactic 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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Water~40–60%
Dimethicone~5–7.6%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinSodium lactate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateAcetyl glucosamine~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineLactic acid~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidEthylhexyl stearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerGlyceryl dilaurate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl dilaurateHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCetearyl olivate~0.15–0.6%
Sclerotium gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumDimethiconol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolSodium isostearate~0.15–0.55%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSorbitan olivate~0.1–0.4%
Steareth-10~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Steareth-10Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateDimethicone crosspolymer~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Yeast extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium lactate, Acetyl glucosamine, Lactic acid, Ethylhexyl stearate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Glyceryl dilaurate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Cetearyl olivate, Sclerotium gum, Dimethiconol, Sodium isostearate, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbitan olivate, Steareth-10, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Yeast extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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| NEOSTRATAHyaluronic Luminous LiftYOUR PRODUCT | NeutrogenaUltra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator for Acne-Prone Skin | CeraVeBlemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide for Blemish-Prone Skin | CliniqueDramatically Different Hydrating Clearing Jelly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | $87.00 | — | $11.89−$75.11 | $22.49−$64.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"NEOSTRATA - Hyaluronic Luminous Lift" is effective for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 1.60% - 2.50%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.75%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.95% - 1.40%, acetyl glucosamine 2.00% - 3.00%, sodium lactate 2.60% - 3.90% and glycerin 3.30% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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