Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Madecassoside + 1 moreWorks well
“Enriched with Potato Pulp Extract to help improve skin pigmentation and care for damaged skin barrier.”
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: madecassoside.
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 · Niacinamide, Madecassoside + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: asiaticoside, madecassoside.
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, Madecassoside + 11 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:
arginine, betaine.
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: arginine, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, niacinamide
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractWorks 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 · Madecassoside, Asiaticoside + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.5–8%
- 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 glycolNiacinamide~4.4–5.3%
- 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 NiacinamideGlycereth-26~3–3.7%
Dipropylene glycol~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolErythritol~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolHydroxyacetophenone~1.6–2%
1,2-hexanediol~0.65–1%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateCaprylyl glycol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSolanum tuberosum pulp extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cellulose gum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Arginine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCarbomer~0.45–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerChlorogenic acids~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDioscorea japonica root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- 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 oilBetaine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePogostemon cablin oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Madecassoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideSalvia hispanica seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Salvia hispanica seed extractLinum usitatissimum seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCaffeine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilHydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSalvia sclarea oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
- 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 oilAsiaticoside~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAsiatic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidMadecassic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene glycol, Erythritol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Caprylyl glycol, Solanum tuberosum pulp extract, Cellulose gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Carbomer, Chlorogenic acids, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Betaine, Pogostemon cablin oil, Madecassoside, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Salvia officinalis oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Caffeine, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Salvia sclarea oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Disodium edta
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| SkinfoodPotato Madecassoside Daily MaskYOUR PRODUCT | VT CosmeticsTx-toning Daily Mask | Crystal MaskAmethyst Crystal Deep Hydration Mask Trial | numbuzinNo.1 Pantothenic B5 Hyaluronic Active Clear Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| Price | $21.30 | $20.52−$0.78 | $9.14−$12.16 | $3.40−$17.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 7 of 13 | 7 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Adenosine | Alpha-Arbutin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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