Typology Glow Drops — 5% Vitamin C + Aloe Vera
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderWorks
“Rich in minerals, vitamins, and amino acids, aloe vera pulp is known for its moisturizing and soothing properties.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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-agingSodium ascorbyl phosphateNot delivered
“Naturally found in many plants, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant known for brightening the complexion, reducing dark spots, and slowing down the photo-aging of the skin.”
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 - sodium ascorbyl phosphate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient sodium ascorbyl phosphate might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Naturally found in many plants, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant known for brightening the complexion, reducing dark spots, and slowing down the photo-aging of the skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Sodium ascorbyl phosphateMay help
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Sodium ascorbyl phosphateMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains sodium ascorbyl phosphate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium ascorbyl phosphate~3.8–5.6%
- 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 phosphateSynthetic fluorphlogopite~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteMica~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaBenzyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholXanthan gum~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPropanediol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCitric acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acid1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.1%
Sodium phytate~0.45–1.05%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.2–0.75%
- 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 juice powderCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.55%
Tin oxide~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTitanium dioxide~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Mica, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Citric acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium phytate, Dehydroacetic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Tin oxide, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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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.
| TypologyGlow Drops — 5% Vitamin C + Aloe VeraYOUR PRODUCT | HydroPeptideFirma-Bright | SwisslineRadiance Booster | REVOLUTION SKINCARERevolution Skincare Dark Spot Corrector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | $22.90 | $138.00+$115.10 | — | $10.74−$12.16 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Vitamin C | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
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