Potassium Methoxysalicylate
In 10 skincare routines
Summary
Works for
- Evens skin tone
Irritancy risk
2
MediumCan help reduce hyperpigmentation
Products with Potassium Methoxysalicylate
ShiseidoBenefiance Dark Spot and Wrinkle Smoothing Serumniacinamidepetrolatumdimethicone +9 actives
Anti-aging Evens skin tone +2
FragranceAlcohol
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Clé de Peau BeautéAdvanced Intensive Night CreamMineral oildiglycerindimethicone +11 actives
Moisturizing Evens skin tone +1
FragranceAlcohol
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ElsheSkinRadiant Glow Brightening Moisturiserhexapeptide-2niacinamidedipeptide-4 +32 actives
Moisturizing Evens skin tone +3
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BioFormula SelectFast Dark Spot Remover / Color Correction Fade Exfoliator, Safe Home Treatment for Hyperpigmentation & Melasma, Hydroquinone Maximum StrengthVitamin Cniacinamideretinol +17 actives
Anti-aging Exfoliation +4
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FormotopiaBFFECT Luz Whitening Essencenonapeptide-1dextranglycerin +2 actives
Evens skin tone Moisturizing +1
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Shiseido HAKUMelano Focus IVpetrolatumdipotassium glycyrrhizateglucosamine hcl +8 actives
Evens skin tone Moisturizing +1
Essential oils
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Cl de Peau BeautConcentrated Brightening Serum3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidalpha-glucan oligosaccharidebetaine +11 actives
Evens skin tone Moisturizing
Fragrance
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Scientific sources
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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 productionAscorbic AcidThe 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 agingLactic AcidAn 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) Azelaic AcidIs 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 radicalsGlycolic AcidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acidGluconolactoneA 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 improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsBakuchiolA plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritationAcetyl GlucosamineAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skinRetinolTwo steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritatingGlutathioneA 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