
“MOISTURIZER”
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:
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.
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: mandelic acid.
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: mandelic acid
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 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 (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem 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.
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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 triglycerideAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidOne 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 GlycerinAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholA 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 acetateAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololA 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 DimethiconeA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideA plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractHelps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinA 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 can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterTraditionally 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 leaf juice powderHelps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCarrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractProduces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidWater, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethyl macadamiate, Squalane, Stearic acid, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Benzyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Bisabolol, Dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Zinc oxide, Phytonadione, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium gluconate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mandelic acid, Retinyl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Alcohol, Allantoin, Peg-150 stearate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Peumus boldus leaf extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Hamamelis virginiana water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Ceteareth-20, Peg-20 hydrogenated lanolin, Peg-40 stearate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Alcohol denat., Bht, Unknown, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide
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| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Adenosine | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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