RAWQUEST Milk Thistle Brightening SPA Ampoule
Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
“Formulated for dull and uneven skin, this ampoule is formulated with milk thistle extract to brighten skin, fade blemishes and combat acne.”
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.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
“Formulated for dull and uneven skin, this ampoule is formulated with milk thistle extract to brighten skin, fade blemishes and combat acne.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
“Contains ultra-low molecular weight hydracell-QS that strengthens its moisturizing effect.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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: niacinamide
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Adenosine + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Adenosine + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Arnica montana flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycerin~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 glycolGlycereth-26~4.2–6.3%
1,2-hexanediol~2.3–3.5%
Niacinamide~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 NiacinamideMethylpropanediol~1.9–2.9%
Silybum marianum fruit extract1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silybum marianum seed extract79.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolWater~1.2–1.8%
Carbomer~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerGlycereth-25 pca isostearate~0.55–1.3%
Tromethamine~0.4–0.95%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.75%
Adenosine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerDisodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Dipotassium phosphate~0.15–0.6%
Acetyl glutamine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can 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 extractPyrus communis fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractRosa damascena flower water~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterHedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Pimpinella anisum fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance and to help preserve product formulations. Can be irritating
More about Pimpinella anisum fruit extractVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractArnica montana flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractAlchemilla vulgaris extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractActinidia chinensis fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit extractCellulose gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumIngredient list view
Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Silybum marianum fruit extract, Silybum marianum seed extract, Propanediol, Water, Carbomer, Glycereth-25 pca isostearate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Disodium edta, Dipotassium phosphate, Acetyl glutamine, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Pimpinella anisum fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Cellulose gum
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| RAWQUESTMilk Thistle Brightening SPA AmpouleYOUR PRODUCT | ElishacoyKombucha Gyeol-Biome Ampoule | Beauty of JoseonRevive Serum | SCINICHyaluronic Acid Ampoule Serum | |
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| Match | — | 97% | 96% | 96% |
| Price | $22.88 | $19.60−$3.28 | $13.60−$9.28 | $17.60−$5.28 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 6 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Ganoderma Lucidum Extract | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"RAWQUEST - Milk Thistle Brightening SPA Ampoule" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.50% - 3.80%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.20% - 0.75%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.40%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.45%, hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.50%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.15% - 0.70% and glycerin 22.00% - 33.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 31.70$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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