Works for
MoisturizingCetyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 8 moreWorks
“The nourishing formula ensures that skin is hydrated with a soft and smooth texture.”
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:
imperata cylindrica root extract, aloe barbadensis extract.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extractNot delivered
“Lighten hyperpigmentation and maintain a clear skin tone with PharmaClinix Lightenex Cream 50ml, now available at Face the Future Advanced Skin Clinic and Online Shop.”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Imperata cylindrica root extract + 5 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) 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 - imperata cylindrica root extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreMay help
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Mitracarpus scaber extract, Rosa gallica flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Kojic dipalmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mitracarpus scaber extract~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Mitracarpus scaber extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~3.6–5.4%
- 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 extractImperata cylindrica root extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractTocopheryl acetate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAscorbyl palmitate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopherol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 TocopherolCetyl palmitate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.5–1.1%
- 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 extractImperata cylindrica root extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractButyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterDimethicone~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeIsopropyl palmitate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateRosa gallica flower extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis bud extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arachis hypogaea oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Isopropyl myristate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateAloe barbadensis extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis extractIngredient list view
Kojic dipalmitate, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Mitracarpus scaber extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Cetyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Isopropyl palmitate, Rosa gallica flower extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis bud extract, Arachis hypogaea oil, Daucus carota sativa extract, Isopropyl myristate, Aloe barbadensis extract
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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.
| PharmaClinixLightenex CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Derma EEczema Relief Cream | CereneIlluminating Water Cream | SAMPARGolden Glow Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 30% | 28% |
| Price | — | $22.50 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Colloidal Oatmeal | Niacinamide | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Allergic contact dermatitis from grassespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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