Urban Skin Rx Vitamin C + E Glowing Moisturizer
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin toneAlpha-arbutin, Azelaic acid + 4 moreStrong evidence
“Powered by every glowgetter’s™ fave antioxidant, Vitamin C, this formula brightens skin, protects against environmental stressors and improves the look of hyperpigmentation and fine lines.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin, azelaic acid, glutathione, kojic acid
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-agingTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, NiacinamideModerate evidence
“This multitasking, non-pore clogging moisturizer smooths the look of fine lines and rough texture while visibly brightening your complexion.”
This product contains azelaic acid, glutathione, kojic acid. These ingredients help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingXylitylglucoside, Glutathione + 6 moreGood evidence
“Vitamin C + E Glowing Moisturizer”
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:
anhydroxylitol, sodium hyaluronate.
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: squalane, shea butter ethyl esters.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Kojic acid, Glutathione + 3 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (azelaic acid, glutathione, kojic 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).
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Azelaic acid, NiacinamideStrong evidence
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Polyacrylate-13~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Squalane~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneShea butter ethyl esters~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersPolyisobutene~2.1–3.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilXylitylglucoside~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateTocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.15%
- 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 acetatePotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Polysorbate 20~0.35–0.85%
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.3–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Xylitol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlpha-arbutin~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
More about Alpha-arbutinAzelaic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Azelaic acidGlutathione~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneNiacinamide~0.05–0.1%
- 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 NiacinamideKojic acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritating
More about Kojic acidIngredient list view
Water, Polyacrylate-13, Squalane, Shea butter ethyl esters, Polyisobutene, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopheryl acetate, Potassium sorbate, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitol, Sodium hyaluronate, Alpha-arbutin, Azelaic acid, Glutathione, Niacinamide, Kojic acid
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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.
| Urban Skin RxVitamin C + E Glowing MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | DermaticaClarifying Azelaic Acid 15% Cream | NIP+FABCeramide Fix Overnight Cream 12% | NEX SkincareMoisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 70% | 68% |
| Price | $24.00 | — | $30.64+$6.64 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Eop | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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