Lip Sleeping Mask Sweet Candy
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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
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
MFDS Approved Functional Cosmetic Active — Ascorbyl Glucoside (whitening). Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Cosmetic Functional Active Ingredient List; authorized concentration documented in Jeon JS et al., International Journal of Cosmetic Science 2016;38(3):286-93 (PMID:26564311) per the Korean Functional Cosmetics Codex
A pure hydrator that holds water in your skin. Makes skin look plumper and smoother almost immediately.
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
An JH et al., Anti-Wrinkle Efficacy of Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Microneedle Patch with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Epidermal Growth Factor on Korean Skin, Annals of Dermatology 2019;31(3):263-271 — cross-linked HA microneedle patches improved wrinkles on Korean skin with minimal discomfort
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
Du B et al., Oat β-glucan ameliorates epidermal barrier disruption by upregulating CaSR via dectin-1-mediated ERK/p38 signaling, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2021 — mechanism for barrier-repair effects; in-vitro and animal-model evidence
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A rich, naturally occlusive plant butter from the African karite tree. Calms eczema-prone skin, refills the lipid barrier, and (in randomized trials) is acceptable and effective enough that three quarters of pediatric AD patients use it as a steroid-sparing emollient.
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.
Hon KL, Tsang YC, Pong NH, et al. Patient acceptability, efficacy, and skin biophysiology of a cream and cleanser containing lipid complex with shea butter extract versus a ceramide product for eczema. Hong Kong Med J. 2015;21(5):417-425.
Sources: PubMed · KCI · J-Stage · CNKI · Wanfang · SFD · MFDS · Cochrane · SCCS · CIR. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for what each outcome label means.
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