Judging from the ingredient list, "ROVECTIN - Clean Lotus Water Cream Mini" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. ROVECTIN - Clean Lotus Water Cream Mini ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin, xylitylglucoside and glucose in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (caprylic/capric triglyceride, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, hydrogenated polydecene, pentylene glycol and hydrogenated polyisobutene) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (1.90% - 2.80%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. 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 help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.45% - 1.00% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ROVECTIN" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 3.86$ in the United States.

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Anti-aging

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

Niacinamide1.9% - 2.8%

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

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

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.

Niacinamide1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Allantoin0.1% - 0.4%

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

Evens skin tone

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.

Niacinamide1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

EWG-verified vegan and cruelty-free cream boasts 75% lotus water and NMF to purify and moisturize skin.

Source: Yesstyle

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, xylitylglucoside.

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, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil.

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

Xylitylglucoside0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

Niacinamide1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Panthenol0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Glycerin3.5% - 5.3%

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

Glucose0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that softens the skin

Hydrogenated polyisobutene2.9% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

Hydrogenated polydecene0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Nelumbo nucifera flower extract22% - 33%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Pentylene glycol4.6% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Allantoin0.1% - 0.4%

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

Anhydroxylitol0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

Key Actives

Niacinamide1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Panthenol0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Glycerin3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.5% - 2.2%

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

Xylitylglucoside0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

Anhydroxylitol0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

Potential irritants

Nelumbo nucifera flower extract22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Pentylene glycol4.6% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

1,2-hexanediol0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Hydroxyacetophenone0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Nelumbo nucifera flower extract22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Glycerin3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Pentylene glycol4.6% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Dipropylene glycol3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

Hydrogenated polyisobutene2.9% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

Niacinamide1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

1,2-hexanediol0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin

Water0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Panthenol0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Cetearyl olivate0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Hydrogenated polydecene0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Sorbitan olivate0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Hydroxyacetophenone0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Hydroxyethylcellulose0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

Allantoin0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

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

Trideceth-100.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Xylitylglucoside0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

Anhydroxylitol0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

Unknown

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

Glucose0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

Ingredient list view

Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Water, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Panthenol, Cetearyl olivate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Sorbitan olivate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Trideceth-10, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Unknown, Glucose

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