Nuhanciam Anti-Dark Spot Concentrate Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateNot delivered
“Anti-Dark Spot Concentrate Serum”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Wakame brown alga (Undaria pinnatifida) contains an active principle that stimulates cell renewal, promotes desquamation and delivers a skin renewal effect.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Squalane, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks
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, 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: squalane, glycine soja oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcoholMedium 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~45–55%
Squalane~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 SqualaneGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateBisabolol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololPentylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSucrose palmitate~1.6–1.9%
Polyglyceryl-3 stearate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateButylene glycol~1–1.3%
- 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 glycolGlyceryl linoleate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleatePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedHydrogenated lecithin~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps 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 lecithinCaprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Xanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolSodium phytate~0.25–0.4%
Glycine soja oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractAlcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Bisabolol, Pentylene glycol, Sucrose palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl linoleate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Hydrogenated lecithin, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Tocopherol, Sodium phytate, Glycine soja oil, Sodium hydroxide, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| NuhanciamAnti-Dark Spot Concentrate SerumYOUR PRODUCT | OXYjetSerum 1 | TypologyBi-Phase Repairing Serum — 3% NMF Complex + Squalane | Paula's choicePhytoestrogen Elasticity Renewal Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | — | $44.90 | $55.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Urea | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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