Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 1 moreWorks well
“Enriched with a potent blend of Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate and Adenosine, also known as ‘topical botox’, the pad visibly plumps the complexion to eliminate the appearance of fine line and wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: vitis vinifera seed extract.
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“This side works as a nourishing and protective serum, as well as offering a veil of hydration to the face that maintains skin’s moisture levels.”
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, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Ideal for busy lifestyles, the dual-texture pads are able to massage, exfoliate and tone skin using one side, whilst the other side functions as a serum, moisturiser, leave-in mask and primer.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract + 5 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-blemishSide benefit · 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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractWorks well
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: glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Achillea millefolium extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Pueraria lobata root extract~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~5.1–7.6%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinChamomilla recutita flower extract~3–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extract1,2-hexanediol~1.1–1.6%
Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateNiacinamide~1.1–1.7%
- 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 NiacinamideMeteorite extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCastanea crenata shell extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractGanoderma lucidum stem extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractChenopodium album flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plantago asiatica extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineRubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractArginine~0.05–0.25%
- 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 ArginineAngelica gigas root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arnica montana flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractArtemisia absinthium extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Achillea millefolium extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractBetaine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineRehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus densiflora leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCarbomer~0.05–0.15%
- 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~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGentiana lutea root extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractIngredient list view
Pueraria lobata root extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Niacinamide, Meteorite extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Castanea crenata shell extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Chenopodium album flower extract, Plantago asiatica extract, Adenosine, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Arginine, Angelica gigas root extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Artemisia absinthium extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Betaine, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Pinus densiflora leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Carbomer, Parfum, Gentiana lutea root extract
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| Match | — | 93% | 92% | 92% |
| Price | — | $13.75 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 6 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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