the SKIN HOUSE Crystal Whitening Plus Emulsion
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Helps reduce the appearances of blemishes and freckles, and brightens your skin tone evenly.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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.
Anti-blemish3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Helps reduce the appearances of blemishes and freckles, and brightens your skin tone evenly.”
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.
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“An intensive whitening emulsion which supplies nutrients and moistures to skin for a radiant-looking complexion.”
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, cyclomethicone.
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Thymus vulgaris extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.3–6.5%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.1–3.8%
- 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 oilButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateNiacinamide~1.8–2.2%
- 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 NiacinamideSodium hyaluronate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateArachidyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholBehenyl alcohol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholArachidyl glucoside~0.7–1%
Cyclomethicone~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeHydrolyzed collagen~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenGlyceryl stearate~0.45–0.65%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePolysorbate 60~0.3–0.55%
Diisostearyl malate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateDimethicone~0.35–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconeWater~0.25–0.5%
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractSolanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium tigrinum extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.3%
- 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 lecithinSorbitan stearate~0.15–0.3%
Allantoin~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCarbomer~0.15–0.3%
- 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 CarbomerDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Arginine~0.15–0.3%
- 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 ArginineBuddleja davidii extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Malva sylvestris flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractBuddleja davidii extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phaseolus radiatus seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- 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 extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.2–0.35%
- 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 extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- 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 extractPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Niacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate, Arachidyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Cyclomethicone, Hydrolyzed collagen, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Polysorbate 60, Diisostearyl malate, Dimethicone, Water, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Lilium tigrinum extract, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sorbitan stearate, Allantoin, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Arginine, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Phaseolus radiatus seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "the SKIN HOUSE - Crystal Whitening Plus Emulsion" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Arginine, cyclomethicone, hydrolyzed collagen, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (cyclomethicone, hydrolyzed collagen, arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (1.80% - 2.20%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 23.94$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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