
“Nourishing vitamin C assists in fading hyperpigmentation, brightens skin and promotes collagen production.”
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, pantolactone.
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, olea europaea fruit oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
“Nourishing vitamin C assists in fading hyperpigmentation, brightens skin and promotes collagen production.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
“Nourishing vitamin C assists in fading hyperpigmentation, brightens skin and promotes collagen production.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, ficus carica fruit 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.
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolUsed 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 glycolHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3The 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 acidA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractA plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilAn 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 oilA plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilOne 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 GlycerinHelps 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 lecithinHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinA 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 DimethiconeA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-hexanediol, Ascorbic acid, Curcuma longa root extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Salix alba bark extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Centella asiatica extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Phragmites communis extract, Corydalis ochotensis extract, Chenopodium album flower extract, Lactuca indica extract, Draba nemorosa extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Glycerin, Sucrose distearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Methyl gluceth-20, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Dimethicone, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Peg-2m, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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.
| The Crème ShopComplexion Boost Potion - Crèmecoction Turmeric + Vitamin CYOUR PRODUCT | Bliv:UThe Real Vita C 20 Ampoule 12ml | DermaticaVitamin C 15%: Fresh Batch Ascorbic Acid | VT CosmeticsReedle Shot Vita-Light Toning Essence VC1000 + | |
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| Match | — | 84% | 83% | 81% |
| Price | — | $13.31 | — | $21.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ferulic Acid | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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