Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Diglycerin + 2 moreWorks
“SEKKISEI Lotion Excellent is an intense brightening toner that will not only brighten the skin, it will hydrate, firm, and protect the skin from future damage.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, glycerin.
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).
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol~8.5–10.3%
- 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 AlcoholGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinPpg-9 diglyceryl ether~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipropylene glycol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButylene glycol~1.9–2.4%
- 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 glycolAscorbyl glucoside~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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 Ascorbyl glucosideAngelica acutiloba root extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ganoderma lucidum stem extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isodonis japonicus leaf/stalk extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melothria heterophylla root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Choleth-5~0.5–0.75%
Citric acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDi-c12-15 pareth-8 phosphate~0.5–0.75%
Diglycerin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Disodium phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamatePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateSodium citrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Methylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaramel~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Ppg-9 diglyceryl ether, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Isodonis japonicus leaf/stalk extract, Melothria heterophylla root extract, Choleth-5, Citric acid, Di-c12-15 pareth-8 phosphate, Diglycerin, Disodium edta, Disodium phosphate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Methylparaben, Parfum, Caramel
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| SEKKISEILotion ExcellentYOUR PRODUCT | KoseSekkisei Clear Wellness Pure Conch SS | Make BeautyMicro Ferment Rice Essence | TONYMOLYBio EX Cell Peptide Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | $68.00 | $35.09−$32.91 | — | $33.57−$34.43 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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