Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWorks well
“Contains 5% of Niacinamide that reduce Melanin from hyperpigmentation.”
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.
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Astaxanthin + 3 moreWorks well
“Contains Peptide and Adenosine that help reduce wrinkles and strengthen the skin elasticity.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: astaxanthin.
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks well
“Moist and soft feeling given by Myrothamnus and 3 kinds of Hyaluronic Acid.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructooligosaccharides, fructose.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Astaxanthin, Chlorella vulgaris extract + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.4–7.8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPropanediol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolNiacinamide~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Niacinamide1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Haematococcus pluvialis oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Astaxanthin~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinChlorella vulgaris extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractSodium hyaluronate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHyaluronic acid~0.45–0.7%
- 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 acidGlyceryl glucoside~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideTocopherol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolPolydecene~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucose~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseFructooligosaccharides~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesFructose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseTromethamine~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Adenosine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineAgar~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarSodium phytate~0.2–0.4%
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumC12-14 pareth-12~0.25–0.45%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.35%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilSalvia sclarea oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Haematococcus pluvialis oil, Astaxanthin, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Glyceryl glucoside, Tocopherol, Polydecene, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Agar, Sodium phytate, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, C12-14 pareth-12, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Limonene, Linalool
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| simplyOSpotless Brightening SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Milk TouchGreen Apple Pore Collagen Ampoule | SKIN&LABVitamin C Brightening Serum | Make P:remGlutamin Antioxidant Radiance Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 97% | 97% |
| Price | — | $24.50 | $12.69 | $28.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 11 | 8 of 11 | 8 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Retinol | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"simplyO - Spotless Brightening Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.80% - 2.20%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. 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 improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.20% - 0.40%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (fructose 0.25% - 0.50%, fructooligosaccharides 0.30% - 0.50%, glyceryl glucoside 0.40% - 0.60%, hyaluronic acid 0.45% - 0.70%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.50% - 0.75%, sodium hyaluronate 0.60% - 0.90% and glycerin 4.10% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
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