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“The lightweight cream also contains panthenol and bisabol to soothe and moisturize skin.”
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: phenyl trimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
“Vita Niacinamide Dark Spot Cream”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione, niacinamide, tranexamic 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: capryloyl salicylic acid.
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.
“ROUND LAB’s Vita Niacinamide Dark Spot Cream fades blemishes with its Triple Vita Activer™ ingredient containing Vitamin C, sea buckthorn fruit extract and sea buckthorn water.”
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: capryloyl salicylic acid
This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
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: capryloyl salicylic acid.
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.
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A plant-infused water. The concentration of compounds with potential skin benefits is unlikely to be effective
More about Hippophae rhamnoides waterActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOne 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 GlycerinIs 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 NiacinamideA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeA type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateA 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 softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractIncreases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractUsed 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 glycolMight 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 AdenosineHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateAn amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
More about Tranexamic acidA peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneAn 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 vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidPure 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 TocopherolA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneHippophae rhamnoides water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Phenyl trimethicone, Methyl trimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Trehalose, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Panthenol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Water, Coptis japonica root extract, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Sorbitan isostearate, Tranexamic acid, Glutathione, Bisabolol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tocopherol, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Gluconolactone
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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.
| ROUND LABVita Niacinamide Dark Spot CreamYOUR PRODUCT | 12 GRABSOlibetaine Rich Hyaluron Moist Cream | Dr.Reju-AllAdvanced LC-Ceramide Barrier Cream | OrjenaResponse synergy barrier cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 80% | 80% |
| Price | $10.88 | $19.80+$8.92 | $25.90+$15.02 | $25.00+$14.12 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Madecassoside | Sh-Polypeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"ROUND LAB - Vita Niacinamide Dark Spot Cream" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging and Exfoliation
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