Works for
Evens skin toneAlpha-arbutin, Glutathione + 2 moreWorks well
“This silky gel moisturiser instantly melts into the skin while gold-encapsulated liposomal vitamin C and alpha arbutin get to work to refresh, revitalise and brighten the appearance of skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin, glutathione
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 15 moreWorks
“Botanical extracts of tomato, broccoli, mango and prebiotic dragon fruit combine with vitamins A & E, sodium hyaluronate & sunflower oil to soften and smooth the skin with moisture.”
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, polyglycerin-3.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Glutathione, Tocopherol + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) 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-agingSide benefit · Tocopherol, Ascorbic acid + 1 moreMay help
This product contains glutathione. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Retinyl palmitate + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Butylene glycol~4.4–6.6%
- 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~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~2.4–3.6%
- 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 DimethiconeAlpha-arbutin~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
More about Alpha-arbutinIsostearyl alcohol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isostearyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~1–1.6%
- 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 alcoholButylene glycol cocoate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Butylene glycol cocoateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerGlyceryl stearate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateJojoba esters~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.7%
Silica~0.35–0.85%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxXanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.05–0.25%
- 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 oilPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium phytate~0.05–0.15%
Ethylcellulose~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Retinyl palmitate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSorbitol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPropanediol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglycerin-3~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSolanum lycopersicum seed oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and, due to the high linoleic acid content, can support the skin's barrier function
More about Solanum lycopersicum seed oilBroccoli seed oil polyglyceryl-4 esters~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hylocereus undatus fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractAscorbic 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 acidBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGold~0.05–0.2%
Glutathione~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathionePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Benzoic acid~0.1–0.3%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Citrus aurantium peel oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Pinene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ci 14700~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Alpha-arbutin, Isostearyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Butylene glycol cocoate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Jojoba esters, Hydroxyacetophenone, Silica, Tocopherol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Xanthan gum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium phytate, Ethylcellulose, Sodium hydroxide, Retinyl palmitate, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium hyaluronate, Solanum lycopersicum seed oil, Broccoli seed oil polyglyceryl-4 esters, Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Gold, Glutathione, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Limonene, Linalool, Pinene, Ci 19140, Ci 14700
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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