NEOSTRATA Pigment Controller

Name: NEOSTRATA - Pigment Controller
Brand: NEOSTRATA

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
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KEY INGREDIENTS

ascorbyl glucoside
retinol
acetyl glucosamine
arginine
butyrospermum parkii butter
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cetearyl alcohol
cetyl alcohol
glycerin
octyldodecyl neopentanoate
pyrus malus fruit extract
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"disrupts the aging process by supporting cell repair Stabilized Vitamin C. penetrates the skin to brighten and even skin tone NeoGlucosamine®."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, acetyl glucosamine.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
acetyl glucosamine	HIGH
retinol	HIGH
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW

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"disrupts the aging process by supporting cell repair Stabilized Vitamin C. penetrates the skin to brighten and even skin tone NeoGlucosamine®."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.

In addition, this product contains acetyl glucosamine. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.

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: tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
acetyl glucosamine	HIGH
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane	LOW

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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: retinol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
acetyl glucosamine	MEDIUM

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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, glycerin.

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, butyrospermum parkii butter.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
arginine	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane	MEDIUM
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
ascorbyl glucoside
retinol
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
acetyl glucosamine 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	5.8% - 8.8%
peg-8 dimethicone A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin	3.5% - 5.2%
butylene glycol 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	2.4% - 3.6%
butyrospermum parkii butter A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals	1.8% - 2.7%
octyldodecyl neopentanoate An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen	1.3% - 2%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	1.1% - 1.6%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.95% - 1.45%
propylene glycol hydroxystearate	0.45% - 1.1%
hydrogenated polyisobutene Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin	0.45% - 1.1%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	0.4% - 0.9%
nylon-12 Used to create a nice product consistency	0.35% - 0.85%
ascorbyl glucoside A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products	0.15% - 0.6%
arginine 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	0.1% - 0.5%
retinol Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating	0.1% - 0.45%
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane An anti-oxidant derived from curcumin (naturally present in tumeric). Is a part of the tetrahydrocurcuminoids complex (THC). The complex might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin and possibly help even out the skin tone. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.5%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.1% - 0.45%
tocopheryl acetate 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.	0.1% - 0.4%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.1% - 0.4%
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity	0.05% - 0.25%
achillea millefolium extract Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.25%
alchemilla vulgaris extract A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating	0.05% - 0.15%
malva sylvestris extract	0.05% - 0.1%
melissa officinalis leaf extract A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
mentha piperita leaf extract Used as a fragrance and can be irritating	0.05% - 0.15%
primula veris extract	0.05% - 0.2%
veronica officinalis extract	0.05% - 0.15%
citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract Used as a fragrance	0.01% - 0.1%
elettaria cardamomum seed extract Used as a fragrance	0.05% - 0.1%
lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Used as a fragrance	0.05% - 0.2%
eugenia caryophyllus flower extract A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.25%
gardenia taitensis flower extract Used as a fragrance	0.05% - 0.2%
hedychium spicatum extract	0.05% - 0.2%
hibiscus abelmoschus extract	0.05% - 0.25%
jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract Used as a fragrance	0.05% - 0.1%
plumeria rubra flower extract Used to add a nice smell to the product. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.2%
polianthes tuberosa extract	0.05% - 0.3%
prunus armeniaca fruit extract A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking	0.05% - 0.2%
pyrus malus fruit extract Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content	0.05% - 0.2%
vanilla planifolia fruit extract A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.2%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	0.1% - 0.35%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.05% - 0.3%
peg-75 stearate Helps water and oil mix together	0.05% - 0.25%
ceteth-20 Helps water and oil mix together	0.1% - 0.5%
steareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.1% - 0.45%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.05% - 0.3%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.05% - 0.3%
cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together	0.1% - 0.35%
ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions	0.05% - 0.25%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.05% - 0.2%
bht A preservative	0.05% - 0.2%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.05% - 0.15%
hydroxycitronellal A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.05% - 0.2%
ci 19140 A yellow dye	0.01% - 0.05%
ci 17200 A red colorant	0.01% - 0.05%
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