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What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
A gentler, more stable form of vitamin C. Same brightening benefits with less chance of stinging.
Good for: Brightening, Antioxidant
A pure hydrator that holds water in your skin. Makes skin look plumper and smoother almost immediately.
Good for: Hydrating
A heavy-duty hydrator that also reduces irritation. Often called "better than hyaluronic acid" for sensitive skin.
Good for: Hydrating, Anti-inflammatory
A rich, naturally occlusive plant butter from the African karite tree. Soothes dry, irritation-prone skin, refills the lipid barrier, and was well tolerated enough in randomized trials that most participants used it comfortably as a daily emollient.
Good for: Barrier repair, Hydrating, Anti-inflammatory
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
A gentler, more stable form of vitamin C. Same brightening benefits with less chance of stinging.
Takada A et al., Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos, International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2024 — significantly reduced solar lentigo hyperpigmentation without adverse effects
Muller B et al., A Bayesian network meta-analysis of 14 molecules inhibiting UV daylight-induced pigmentation, Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2024;38(8):1566-1574 — network MA including ascorbyl glucoside 2% among depigmenting agents
Jacques C et al., Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside: An ascorbic acid pro-drug with longer-term antioxidant efficacy in skin, International Journal of Cosmetic Science 2021 — comparable antioxidant protection to higher-dose ascorbic acid with better stability
A pure hydrator that holds water in your skin. Makes skin look plumper and smoother almost immediately.
Karabat MU, Tuncer MC. Effects of hyaluronic acid on skin at the cellular level: a systematic review. Rev Assoc Med Bras. 2025;71(8):e20250208. — Systematic review of 45 studies found low-molecular-weight HA stimulates keratinocyte proliferation and migration while high-molecular-weight HA drives skin hydration, supporting topical HA as an effective skin-hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredient.
Bravo B et al., Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence, Dermatology and Therapy 2022;12(12):2657-2680 — HA-based cosmeceuticals reliably improve hydration and signs of skin aging
Lee SG et al., Hyaluronan Oligosaccharides Improve Rosacea-Like Phenotype through Anti-Inflammatory and Epidermal Barrier-Improving Effects, Annals of Dermatology 2020
A heavy-duty hydrator that also reduces irritation. Often called "better than hyaluronic acid" for sensitive skin.
Feng X et al., Exploring the Properties and Application Potential of beta-Glucan in Skin Care, Food Science and Nutrition 2025;13(4):e70212 — review concludes beta-glucan exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and moisturizing bioactivities
Kussie HC et al., Avenanthramide and beta-Glucan Therapeutics Accelerate Wound Healing Via Distinct and Nonoverlapping Mechanisms, Advances in Wound Care 2024;13(4):155-166 — in vivo: beta-glucan accelerated wound closure with increased angiogenesis
Cao Y et al., Improving the outcome of treating striae gravidarum by combined therapies using topical β-glucan and 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser, Journal of Dermatology 2022;49(9):829-836 — RCT; topical beta-glucan twice daily for 12 weeks on stretch marks
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A rich, naturally occlusive plant butter from the African karite tree. Soothes dry, irritation-prone skin, refills the lipid barrier, and was well tolerated enough in randomized trials that most participants used it comfortably as a daily emollient.
O'Connor RJ et al., Clinical Evaluation of a Diaper Containing a Shea Butter-Based Emollient and Impact on Diapered Skin Erythema, Pediatr Dermatol 2025;42(3):532-538 — RCT n=271 infants, shea-butter diaper reduced dermatitis
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. Safety Assessment of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics. Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel Final Report.
Verallo-Rowell VM, Katalbas SS, Pangasinan JP. Natural (Mineral, Vegetable, Coconut, Essential) Oils and Contact Dermatitis. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2016;16(7):51. — discussing shea butter unsaponifiable fraction NF-kB inhibition and dermatologic use.
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
Full ingredient list
Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.
- Contains fragrance: Fragrance,ParfumWorth knowing if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
- Contains drying alcohol: AlcoholWorth knowing if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
- Contains silicones: Dimethicone, MethiconeNo irritancy evidence. CIR rates this safe as used; some shoppers avoid it by preference.
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Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.
- Diisostearyl Malate
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
- Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
- Polybutene
- Microcrystalline Wax,Cera Microcristallina,Cire Microcristalline
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- Synthetic Wax
- Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
- Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
- Mica
- Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
- Candelilla Cera Hydrocarbons
- Cire De Candelilla
- Candelilla Wax Esters
- Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
- Fragrance,Parfum
- Dimethicone
- Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
- Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
- Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax,Copernicia Cerifera Cera,Cire De Carnauba
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Methicone
- Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
- Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850)
- Water,Aqua,Eau
- Potassium Alginate
- Glycerin
- Propanediol
- BHT
- Alcohol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
- Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
- Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
- Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract
- Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
- Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract
- Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
- Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Calcium Chloride
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Beta-Glucan
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Manganese Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Disodium EDTA
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
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