Silki 1.5% Alpha Arbutin + 1%Hyaluronic Acid + 0.5% Vitamin C
Works for
Evens skin toneAlpha-arbutinWorks well
“Alpha Arbutin is a naturally occurring antioxidant and it reduces melanin formation, improving the appearance of age spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory pigmentation.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin
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.
MoisturizingHyaluronic acid, Butylene glycolWorks
“5% Alpha Arbutin + 1%Hyaluronic Acid + 0.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": hyaluronic acid, butylene glycol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Humulus lupulus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alpha-arbutin~6.6–10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
More about Alpha-arbutinPropanediol~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium ascorbyl phosphate~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateHyaluronic acid~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidAloe ferox leaf extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 glycolWater~1–1.6%
Humulus lupulus extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEquisetum arvense extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractPinus sylvestris cone extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alpha-arbutin, Propanediol, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Hyaluronic acid, Aloe ferox leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Water, Humulus lupulus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Pinus sylvestris cone extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Edta
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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.
| Silki1.5% Alpha Arbutin + 1%Hyaluronic Acid + 0.5% Vitamin CYOUR PRODUCT | Brickell Men's ProductsRepairing Night Serum for Men | hellobubbleDay Dream Serum | Bubble SkincareDay Dream Tone and Texture Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | $103.80 | $28.77 | $14.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
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- 2Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsionssciencedirect.com
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