O HUI

O HUI Prime Advancer Skin Softener

Name: O HUI - Prime Advancer Skin Softener
Brand: O HUI

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Moisturizing

Panthenol, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin + 11 more

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What the product description says

“A moisturizing toner helps refine the skin texture and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.”

Source: Yesstyle

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

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

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.3–0.75%

Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~4.2–6.4%

TrehaloseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2.5%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.5–2.2%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.2–1.8%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: MediumMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.6–1.35%

Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractKey activeEffect: MediumA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking~0.3–0.75%

Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrateKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumA yeast extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and can help attract water to its upper layers~0.2–0.75%

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.65%

Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.45–1.05%

Peg-75· HumectantEffect: LowHelps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.~0.15–0.5%

AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.6%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.1–0.35%

Anti-aging

Phloretin, Adenosine

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What the product description says

“A moisturizing toner helps refine the skin texture and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.”

Source: Yesstyle

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: phloretin.

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.

PhloretinKey activeEffect: MediumA potent antioxidant that is able to penetrate the skin barrier. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin, fight photodamage and reduce hyperpigmentation. It is, however, unstable and loses effectiveness when exposed to light. Effective products with phloretin must come in air-tight opaque packaging and use a sophisticated delivery technology~0.95–1.4%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: HighMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.6–1.35%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Phloretin, Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate + 2 more

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This product contains antioxidants (phloretin) 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 - saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

PhloretinKey activeEffect: HighA potent antioxidant that is able to penetrate the skin barrier. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin, fight photodamage and reduce hyperpigmentation. It is, however, unstable and loses effectiveness when exposed to light. Effective products with phloretin must come in air-tight opaque packaging and use a sophisticated delivery technology~0.95–1.4%

Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrateKey activeEffect: MediumA yeast extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and can help attract water to its upper layers~0.2–0.75%

AdenosineEffect: LowMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.6–1.35%

Eclipta prostrata extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating~0.35–0.85%

Evens skin tone

Side benefit · Phloretin

May help

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: phloretin.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Eclipta prostrata extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~2–3%est.

PhloretinA potent antioxidant that is able to penetrate the skin barrier. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin, fight photodamage and reduce hyperpigmentation. It is, however, unstable and loses effectiveness when exposed to light. Effective products with phloretin must come in air-tight opaque packaging and use a sophisticated delivery technologyMedium~0.95–1.4%est.

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.15–0.6%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~4.2–6.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Propanediol~3.4–5.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~2–3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Dipropylene glycol~1.9–2.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Trehalose~1.6–2.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~1.5–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Betaine~1.2–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Phloretin~0.95–1.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

A potent antioxidant that is able to penetrate the skin barrier. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin, fight photodamage and reduce hyperpigmentation. It is, however, unstable and loses effectiveness when exposed to light. Effective products with phloretin must come in air-tight opaque packaging and use a sophisticated delivery technology

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Adenosine~0.6–1.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

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Sorbitol~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Rhus javanica extract~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Eclipta prostrata extract~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating

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Myrtus communis extract~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.3–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking

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Panthenol~0.3–0.75%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Saccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A yeast extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and can help attract water to its upper layers

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.65%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

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Algin~0.15–0.6%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-75~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.

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Octyldodeceth-16~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Alcohol~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

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

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Tromethamine~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Trisodium edta~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Trehalose, Glycerin, Betaine, Phloretin, Adenosine, Sorbitol, Rhus javanica extract, Eclipta prostrata extract, Myrtus communis extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Panthenol, Saccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Algin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-75, Octyldodeceth-16, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Tromethamine, Trisodium edta, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol

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Product summary

"O HUI - Prime Advancer Skin Softener" is effective for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing

This product could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Adenosine 0.60% - 1.35%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Humectants (glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.15% - 0.65%, panthenol 0.30% - 0.75%, betaine 1.20% - 1.80%, glycerin 1.50% - 2.20% and trehalose 1.60% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.