Trilogy Trilogy Vitamin C Moisturising Lotion
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Trilogy Vitamin C Moisturising Lotion”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Antioxidant-rich vitamin C promotes brighter, more even skin tone .”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Bellis perennis flower extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Coco-caprylate~4.8–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~2.8–4.2%
- 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 juiceCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.2%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlycerin~1.5–2.3%
- 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 GlycerinBellis perennis flower extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractRosa canina seed~1.2–1.7%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateCetearyl wheat straw glycosides~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Cetearyl wheat straw glycosidesSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
- 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 acetateXanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.5%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalEugenol~0.1–0.3%
Coumarin~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Bellis perennis flower extract, Rosa canina seed, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Cetearyl wheat straw glycosides, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Hydroxycitronellal, Eugenol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| TrilogyTrilogy Vitamin C Moisturising LotionYOUR PRODUCT | ShiKaiBorage Therapy Dry Skin Lotion | HanskinVitamin C Glow Capsule Lotion | The INKEY List CAVitamin B, C and E Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 59% | 57% |
| Price | $33.71 | $14.50−$19.21 | $25.60−$8.11 | $4.99−$28.72 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 0 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsionssciencedirect.com
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