The Better Skin Co. The Hero: Day, Night, Eye, Prime
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Gelidiella acerosa extract + 3 moreWorks
“Peptides and hyaluronic acid help skin appear smoother, more youthful and radiant.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, mannitol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“Peptides and hyaluronic acid help skin appear smoother, more youthful and radiant.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Gelidiella acerosa extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Gelidiella acerosa extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilMedium 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~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.8–10.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropylamine oxide~3.9–4.7%
Sclerotium gum~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractMacrocystis pyrifera extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Gelidiella acerosa extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Gelidiella acerosa extractMonostroma nitidum thallus extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.7–1.05%
Sodium lauroyl glutamate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateSodium cocoyl glycinate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinateMannitol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolCharcoal powder~0.5–0.75%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateMagnesium stearate~0.2–0.4%
Ethylcellulose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pumice~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceSodium citrate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Cocamidopropylamine oxide, Sclerotium gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Monostroma nitidum thallus extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Mannitol, Charcoal powder, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Magnesium stearate, Ethylcellulose, Pumice, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| The Better Skin Co.The Hero: Day, Night, Eye, PrimeYOUR PRODUCT | LOOKS by Wolfgang JoopMY LOOKS - Intensive Eye Cream | BiodermaSensibio Eye: Soothing Moisturising Eye Contour Gel | BaleaMen Eye Cream Lift Effect 24h | |
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| Match | — | 36% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | $19.39 | $5.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Caffeine | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Marine Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Benefits: A Reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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