SANA Soy Milk Wrinkle Care Brightening Gel
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“Give your eye area some TLC with this wrinkle gel powered by soy milk ferment extract, arbutin and retinol to brighten, firm 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:
glycerin, sucrose.
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: hydrogenated jojoba oil, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 2
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate evidence
“Give your eye area some TLC with this wrinkle gel powered by soy milk ferment extract, arbutin and retinol to brighten, firm and moisturize skin.”
This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin) 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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate evidence
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, retinyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Arbutin~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinWater~11–17%
Glycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can 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 AlcoholButylene glycol~2.4–3.6%
- 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 glycolHexyldecyl isostearate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclopentasiloxane~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneSoymilk~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Retinyl palmitate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three 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 palmitateCeramide 2~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractSucrose~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseStearic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamatePalmitic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidBehenyl alcohol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholSodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePolyethylene~0.4–0.9%
Hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilPolyethylene~0.35–0.8%
Glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Hydrogen~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phospholipids~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsHydrogenated jojoba oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Arbutin, Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Hexyldecyl isostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Soymilk, Glycine soja extract, Retinyl palmitate, Ceramide 2, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Unknown, Sucrose, Unknown, Stearic acid, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Palmitic acid, Unknown, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated castor oil, Polyethylene, Glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrogen, Glycine soja extract, Phospholipids, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| SANASoy Milk Wrinkle Care Brightening GelYOUR PRODUCT | Annayake24H Light Cream Continuous Hydration | To-PlanOkosama Face Cream | OrbisEnriched Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $27.73 | $58.70+$30.97 | $11.10−$16.63 | $47.70+$19.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Ceramide 3 | Ceramide 3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "SANA - Soy Milk Wrinkle Care Brightening Gel" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. SANA - Soy Milk Wrinkle Care Brightening Gel ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sucrose and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide 2, hydrogenated jojoba oil, cyclopentasiloxane, hydrogenated castor oil and glyceryl stearate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.80% - 1.20%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide 2 0.50% - 1.20%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. 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.
Price
The product retails for 27.73$ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 2TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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