Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid + 10 moreStrong evidence
“The addition of high-molecular hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin moisture normally lost through evaporation.”
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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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: vinyl dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Ascorbic acidStrong evidence
“This product contains Vitamin C, Vitamin B5 (Panthenol), Niacinamide, Vita-Complex (Citrus Extract, Camu Camu extract and Hippophae Rhamnoides extract) which together help brighten, even out and moisturize your skin.”
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-blemishNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideStrong evidence
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-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid + 1 moreStrong evidence
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus limon fruit extractMedium 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~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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.2–4.9%
- 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 glycolPropanediol~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about Propanediol1,2-hexanediol~1.1–1.7%
Niacinamide~1.6–2.4%
- 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 NiacinamideC14-22 alcohols~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsVinyl dimethicone~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeHydrogenated polydecene~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneCetyl ethylhexanoate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideGlycereth-26~0.2–0.75%
Panthenol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 alcoholCarbomer~0.1–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerTromethamine~0.1–0.4%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerParfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCoptis japonica root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Tricholoma matsutake extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed cicer seed extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhododendron chrysanthum leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.05–0.2%
- 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 acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.25%
- 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 acidCitrus limon fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractGlucose~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylatePoncirus trifoliata fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rumex crispus root extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hippophae rhamnoides extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractAscorbic acid~0.01–0.05%
- 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 acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, C14-22 alcohols, Vinyl dimethicone, Hydrogenated polydecene, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Cetearyl alcohol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Parfum, Coptis japonica root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Hydrolyzed cicer seed extract, Rhododendron chrysanthum leaf extract, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Citrus limon fruit extract, Glucose, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract, Rumex crispus root extract, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Ascorbic acid
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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.
| SNPVitaronic Gel CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Cos De BAHAHyaluronic acid gel cream | Dr.Reju-AllAdvanced PDRN Rejuvenating Cream Max | NEEDLYPanthenol Water Gel Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 95% | 95% | 94% |
| Price | — | $12.99 | $66.71 | $23.29 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 7 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "SNP - Vitaronic Gel Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. SNP - Vitaronic Gel Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, glucose and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (vinyl dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl ethylhexanoate and hydrogenated polydecene) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 1.60% - 2.40%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.01% - 0.05%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 9.90$ 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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