
“Exfoliates to purify your skin microbiome, lifting impurities while toning & balancing to reveal clean, nourished & glowing skin”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
“Exfoliates to purify your skin microbiome, lifting impurities while toning & balancing to reveal clean, nourished & glowing skin”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconic acid.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconic acid, 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.
This product contains antioxidants (gluconic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
“tightens the look of pores”
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.
In addition, this product contains gluconic acid. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.
“Niacinamide boosts your skin’s glow”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconic acid, 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.
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A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOne 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 GlycerinNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentIs 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 NiacinamideA 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 extractConsists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateA plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Polymnia sonchifolia root juiceHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidA plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractA non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusA berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractUsed 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 glycolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidUsed to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about Gluconic acidHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps 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 citrateHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Hamamelis virginiana water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium pca, Lactobacillus ferment, Niacinamide, Curcuma longa root extract, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Beta vulgaris root extract, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Inulin, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Lactic acid, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Phytic acid, Peumus boldus leaf extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Lactobacillus, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Maltodextrin, Sodium benzoate, Gluconic acid, Yeast extract, Sodium chloride, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, 1,2-hexanediol
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| TulaClarifying TonicYOUR PRODUCT | ITKtri-acid toner | Personal DayDoing the Work Acne Treatment | Versed SkinWeekend Glow Brightening Solution | |
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| Match | — | 88% | 85% | 83% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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