
“20% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): minimizes enlarged pores, improves uneven skin tone and promotes a smooth, blemish-free complexion”
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: epigallocatechin gallate
“Sol de Janeiro bring you a nourishing, moisture-rich cream designed to boost the skin’s elasticity.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: acetyl glucosamine, niacinamide
“This serum uses a safe and effective concentration of niacinamide (vitamin B3), specifically chosen to help normalise pore function, working to improve the look of sagging skin and defending against damage from harmful UV light.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: ascorbyl glucoside, epigallocatechin gallate.
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.
“Adored for its spectrum of benefits, niacinamide - a.k.a. vitamin B3 is responsible for minimising the visibility of pores, improving uneven skin tone, fortifying barrier function, diminishing dullness and softening fine lines and wrinkles as well as reducing the redness that follows a blemish *takes a much-need breath*.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine, 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: ascorbyl glucoside, epigallocatechin gallate, glycyrrhiza glabra 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.
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside, camellia japonica flower extract, epigallocatechin gallate) 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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Is 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 NiacinamideUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolOne 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 GlycerinUsed 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 glycolAn 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 glucosamineA 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
More about Ascorbyl glucosideA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractA polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare
More about Epigallocatechin gallateA plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals
More about Boerhavia diffusa 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 extractHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Niacinamide, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Acetyl glucosamine, Ascorbyl glucoside, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Epigallocatechin gallate, Boerhavia diffusa root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Allantoin, Lecithin, Pullulan, Panthenol, Silica, Xanthan gum, Sclerotium gum, Propanediol, Sodium phytate, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| Paula's choiceNiacinamide 20% TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | YEOUTHNiacinamide Serum | skinmadeNiacinamide + Allantoin serum | AusceuticalsVitamin B Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 85% | 85% |
| Price | $55.00 | $9.99−$45.01 | $18.30−$36.70 | $30.92−$24.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 8 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Bakuchiol | Tea Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"Paula's choice - Niacinamide 20% Treatment" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
The product retails from 44.20£ up to 54.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 55.00$ up to 61.00$ in the United States and for 72.00CA$ in Canada.
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