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Pretty skin Micro Whitening Spot Cream

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%Centella asiatica extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Product summary

"Pretty skin - Micro Whitening Spot Cream" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.80% - 2.20%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.20% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Adenosine 0.20% - 0.40%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Humectants (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.20% - 0.40%, trehalose 0.20% - 0.40%, betaine 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45% and glycerin 0.50% - 0.75%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

What can the product work for?

Anti-blemish

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.

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

allantoin 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Offers anti-aging effect and sebum control effect to turn skin with resilience.

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, astaxanthin.

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.

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

adenosine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

A brightening spot treatment to help brighten up partial areas with freckles and dark spots.

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: 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, morus alba bark 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.

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation

morus alba bark extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Helps revitalize skin tone and improve complexion while leaving skin moisturized and full of elasticity.

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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: betaine, glycerin.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, niacinamide

dimethicone 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

isopropyl myristate 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

astaxanthin 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation

portulaca oleracea extract 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

morus alba bark extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness

centella asiatica extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

A 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.

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Potential irritants

chamomilla recutita extract 1.3% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

parfum 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

cocos nucifera fruit extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dipropylene glycol, Isopropyl myristate, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Chamomilla recutita extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Titanium dioxide, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Silica, Cetyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Aluminum hydroxide, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, 1,2-hexanediol, Dimethicone, Betaine, Trehalose, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Tocopheryl acetate, Centella asiatica extract, Glycine max phytoplacenta extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Cereus grandiflorus extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Rosa canina flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Astaxanthin, Pisum sativum extract, Morus alba bark extract, Panthenol, Camellia sinensis leaf/panax ginseng root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Disodium edta

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +16 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +18 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +18 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-3 acetyl tetrapeptide-2 +15 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +15 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 anhydroxylitol +25 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: oligopeptide-1 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: tripeptide-1 nonapeptide-1 +21 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: ceramide np palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +18 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +9 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 ceramide np +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: oligopeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +27 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	rosa damascena flower oil Has skin benefit? illicium verum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	rosa damascena flower oil Has skin benefit? illicium verum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? artemisia vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ocimum basilicum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	linalool Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +22 more	butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +12 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +51 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +62 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +85 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Pretty skin Micro Whitening Spot Cream

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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