SEPHORA COLLECTION GLOW - Brightening Gel Cream with Vitamin C + Polyglutamic Acid
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 8 moreGood evidence
“What it is: A lightweight face cream that visibly brightens and hydrates skin thanks to a powerful combination of vitamin C and polyglutamic acid.”
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, polyglutamic acid.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidModerate evidence
“What it is: A lightweight face cream that visibly brightens and hydrates skin thanks to a powerful combination of vitamin C and polyglutamic acid.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, TocopherolModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.4–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 triglycerideGlycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A 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 acidC15-19 alkane~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkaneCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePolyglyceryl-6 stearate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateSodium citrate~0.85–1.25%
- 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 citrateCitric acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydroxyacetophenone~0.45–1%
1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.85%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolC10-18 triglycerides~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Polyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.15–0.6%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 oilPolyglutamic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidCi 15510~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, C15-19 alkane, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, C10-18 triglycerides, Sodium benzoate, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyglutamic acid, Ci 15510, Ci 19140, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| SEPHORA COLLECTIONGLOW - Brightening Gel Cream with Vitamin C + Polyglutamic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | mixsoonVitamin C Cream 30ml | B SkincareB Moisturising Light Day cream | Youth To The PeopleSuperfood Air-Whip Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 54% | 52% |
| Price | $20.67 | $13.31−$7.36 | $20.05−$0.62 | $49.00+$28.33 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Sodium Hyaluronate | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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