
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“The active ingredient-rich capsules are suspended in lightweight clear gel cream, offering effective care and refreshing moisture with each application.”
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, glutamic acid.
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, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-2, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, copper tripeptide-1, hexapeptide-11, hexapeptide-9, niacinamide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, tripeptide-1
“Enriched with Glutathione and Citrus Junos Fruit Water to enhance skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione, niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: arbutin.
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.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-2, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, astaxanthin, copper tripeptide-1, hexapeptide-11, hexapeptide-9, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, tripeptide-1.
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 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.
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin, glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - arbutin also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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A plant-infused water. The concentration of compounds with potential skin benefits is unlikely to be effective
More about Hippophae rhamnoides waterOne 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 GlycerinUsed 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 glycolA 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 triglycerideIs 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 great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 oilHelps dissolve other ingredients in the formulation
More about Diethoxyethyl succinateAn 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 SqualaneCan help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideA type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about SimethiconeHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineA 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 acetateHelps 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 lecithinA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideUsed to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseA 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 GlutathioneBeta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractCan support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Tripeptide-1The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-2A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-5A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.
More about Copper tripeptide-1A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-11A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-9A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAn amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAn 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 ArginineUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractHelps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateUsed to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinA 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 phosphateMight help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater, Hippophae rhamnoides water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Squalane, Glyceryl glucoside, Simethicone, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Lauroyl lysine, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Arachidyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Propanediol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-16 alcohols, Arachidyl glucoside, Citrus limon peel oil, Adenosine, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ascorbyl glucoside, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Palmitic acid, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Xanthan gum, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Coptis japonica root extract, Glucose, Glutathione, Arbutin, Beta-carotene, Olea europaea fruit oil, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Cyanocobalamin, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Polysorbate 80, Sodium hyaluronate, Astaxanthin, Ascorbyl propyl hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1, Ascorbic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Copper tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tocopherol, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Arginine, Citrus limon fruit extract, Calcium pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium starch octenylsuccinate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Pyridoxine hcl, Silica, Limonene, Alpha-terpinene, Pinene
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 16 of 32 | 12 of 32 | 13 of 32 |
| Key difference | — | Nonapeptide-1 | Madecassoside | Panthenol |
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