Sisley-Paris Phyto-Blanc Le Concentré Pure Bright Activating Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Hexylresorcinol + 1 moreWorks well
“Thanks to its PATENDED COMPLEX* OF 4 KEY INGREDIENTS, Le Concentré offers an overall action at each stage of the developpement of dark-spots and provides a rapid and targeted action on the appearance and the intensity of dark-spots.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: hexylresorcinol.
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-agingNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 4 moreWorks well
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, butylene glycol.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Hexylresorcinol, Tocopheryl acetate + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (hexylresorcinol) 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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Balanites roxburghii seed oil, Thymus serpyllum extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~6.1–7.4%
- 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 oilGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolNiacinamide~2.3–2.9%
- 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 NiacinamideHexylresorcinol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about HexylresorcinolTocopheryl acetate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateBisabolol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSucrose dilaurate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose dilaurateBalanites roxburghii seed oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An emollient. Could be irritating
More about Balanites roxburghii seed oilPisum sativum extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking
More about Pisum sativum extractThymus serpyllum extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula oil/extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus mastichina flower oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Silica~0.65–0.95%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Polysorbate 20~0.3–0.6%
Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolP-anisic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Linalyl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinene~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpineol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBeta-caryophyllene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphor~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Terpinolene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-terpinene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Hexylresorcinol, Tocopheryl acetate, Bisabolol, Sucrose dilaurate, Balanites roxburghii seed oil, Pisum sativum extract, Thymus serpyllum extract, Lavandula oil/extract, Thymus mastichina flower oil, Silica, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 20, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, P-anisic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic acid, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Pinene, Terpineol, Limonene, Beta-caryophyllene, Camphor, Geraniol, Terpinolene, Alpha-terpinene
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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.
| Sisley-ParisPhyto-Blanc Le Concentré Pure Bright Activating SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Skin RocksThe Hyperpigmentation Serum | VT CosmeticsRed Booster Reedle Shot 300 | Jin Jung sungOmega Vegan Vita Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 97% | 97% |
| Price | $515.00 | — | $28.05−$486.95 | $31.40−$483.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Madecassoside | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Sisley-Paris - Phyto-Blanc Le Concentré Pure Bright Activating Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.10% - 3.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.60% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 420.00$ in the United States and from 217.85£ up to 6032.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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