
4 of 5 advertised claims delivered
“Skin Benefit Diminish the appearance of acne and scars Smooth bumpy skin Visibly revive dull skin Increase skin turnover rate De-congest pores Reduce the look of red & irritated skin This toning lotion is fortified with Kalalit extract that promotes clear skin, combined with niacinamide and skin-calming botanical extracts to revive the look of dull skin, while the combination of PHA + AHA + Natural BHA slough off dead skin cells, diminish the appearance of scar, relieve congestion and unclog your pores, revealing a visibly glowing complexion that looks smooth, even and hydrated.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone, niacinamide
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: glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract.
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.
“Meticulously formulated with our star Kalalit extract, skin-calming botanical extracts and a combination of PHA + AHA + natural BHA to gently refine and retexturize, this toning lotion is perfect for those who want to visibly clear breakouts, decongest pores, curbs excess sebum and smooth bumpy skin.”
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.
“Best suited for those with normal to oily, normal to dry, combination and oily skin that are prone to blemishes, acne, shine, large pores, bumpy and uneven texture. This product is vegan and cruelty-free.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: gluconolactone
“Skin Benefit Diminish the appearance of acne and scars Smooth bumpy skin Visibly revive dull skin Increase skin turnover rate De-congest pores Reduce the look of red & irritated skin This toning lotion is fortified with Kalalit extract that promotes clear skin, combined with niacinamide and skin-calming botanical extracts to revive the look of dull skin, while the combination of PHA + AHA + Natural BHA slough off dead skin cells, diminish the appearance of scar, relieve congestion and unclog your pores, revealing a visibly glowing complexion that looks smooth, even and hydrated.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
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.
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, 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.
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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 glycolIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideA 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 GluconolactoneActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractAn 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 acidHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateLicorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractA plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidWater, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Caesalpinia sappan bark extract, Propanediol, Centella asiatica extract, Salix alba bark extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Lactic acid, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Viola mandshurica flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| OlumesClarifying Toning LotionYOUR PRODUCT | CODAGEPeeling Lotion | Comfort ZoneSublime Skin Peel Pad | StarfaceExfoliating Night Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 78% | 73% | 72% |
| Price | — | $84.82 | $39.00 | $11.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | High | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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