Works for
Evens skin toneKojic acid, ArbutinWorks well
“Arbutin and kojic acid help fade the appearance of discoloration”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: kojic acid
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: 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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 1 moreWorks
“A hydrating botanical serum to help diminish the appearance of discoloration”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Kojic acid, ArbutinWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (kojic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - arbutin also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus grandis fruit extract, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolKojic acid~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritating
More about Kojic acidArbutin~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinPolysorbate 80~1.5–2.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hyaluronate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateArctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cucumis sativus seed extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCi 19140~0.01–0.1%
Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Kojic acid, Arbutin, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Cucumis sativus seed extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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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.
| SkinCeuticalsPhyto+YOUR PRODUCT | Dr Dennis GrossClinical Grade Dark Spot Correcting Serum | Dr. Dennis Gross | La Roche-PosayHyalu B5 Hyaluronic Serum | Complete Skin SolutionsAdvanced Phyto Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | $87.00 | $20.00−$67.00 | $31.98−$55.02 | $27.99−$59.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Madecassoside | Alpha-Arbutin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SkinCeuticals - Phyto+" is effective for: Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 62.08£ in the United Kingdom and for 87.00$ in the United States.
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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.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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