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Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractNot delivered
“Depositing powerful ingredients like pigment-reducing white cloud grass extract and brightening green tea extract, this whisper-weight, quick-absorbing emulsion promotes the lightening of surface spots while also preventing the formation of pigment in the first place.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Squalane, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks
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, honey.
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: dimethicone, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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%
Propanediol~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSqualane~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneOldenlandia diffusa extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~2–3%
- 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 glycolC14-22 alcohols~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsBroussonetia kazinoki root extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractOphiopogon japonicus root extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ophiopogon japonicus root extract1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.15%
Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but effectiveness of topical application is not confirmed. Can be an allergen
More about Hydrolyzed ginseng saponinsPanax ginseng root extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractPaeonia albiflora root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera seed extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium tigrinum flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractGinkgo biloba leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractGlycerin~0.15–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeButyrospermum parkii butter~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilHydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.45%
- 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 lecithinC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideStearic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMethoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.05–0.3%
- 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~0.05–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Squalane, Oldenlandia diffusa extract, Butylene glycol, C14-22 alcohols, Broussonetia kazinoki root extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Panax ginseng root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Lilium tigrinum flower/leaf/stem extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Honey, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Stearic acid, Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, Palmitic acid, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $14.49 | $22.36 | $25.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Niacinamide | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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