skinChemists London Whitening and Lightening Hydrating Day Cream
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Glyceryl stearate se + 5 moreWorks
“The daily moisturiser is enriched with Illumiscin to reduce the appearance of age spots and even the skin tone, and Monoi Tahitian, a blend of Tiare Flower Extract and Coconut Oil, which restores moisture to the complexion.”
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, zinc pca.
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: cocos nucifera oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-agingZinc pca, Ascorbyl glucoside + 1 moreNot delivered
“The result is hydrated, youthful-looking skin that gives out a visible radiance.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - zinc pca - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside ~0.15–0.65% + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“The daily moisturiser is enriched with Illumiscin to reduce the appearance of age spots and even the skin tone, and Monoi Tahitian, a blend of Tiare Flower Extract and Coconut Oil, which restores moisture to the complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholStearic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCocos nucifera oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilIsoceteth-20~1.4–2.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCarbomer~0.8–1.25%
- 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 CarbomerParfum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.4–1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.7%
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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 Ascorbyl glucosideOlea europaea fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit extractZinc pca~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Gardenia taitensis flower extract~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAscorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCitronellol~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Isoceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Carbomer, Parfum, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl salicylate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Olea europaea fruit extract, Zinc pca, Hexyl cinnamal, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Limonene, Ascorbic acid, Citronellol, Linalool
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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.
| skinChemistsLondon Whitening and Lightening Hydrating Day CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. BotanicalsMandarin Orange Repairing Night Moisturiser | NIP+FABTeen Skin Oil Control Moisturiser | HEATHMoisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 45% | 43% |
| Price | — | — | — | $19.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Niacinamide | Creatine |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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