ACURE Brightening Day Cream

ACURE Brightening Day Cream
5.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
1.6 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using ACURE Brightening Day Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using ACURE Brightening Day Cream:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.8 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: ACURE Brightening Day Cream has a moisturizing rating of 5.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 1.6 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈9.0%), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (est. ≈6.0%) and Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (est. ≈4.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, ACURE Brightening Day Cream has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Centella Asiatica Extract, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Centella Asiatica Extract provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that ACURE Brightening Day Cream is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈9.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
6
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
4
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
3
Stearyl Alcohol
2.5
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
2
Cetearyl Alcohol
1.5
Glyceryl Caprylate
1.3
Glycerin
1
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
0.3
Glyceryl Laurate
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
0.3
Sodium Levulinate
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
0.3
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
0.3
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil
0.3
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
0.3
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract
0.3
Punica Granatum Extract
0.3
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
0.3
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
0.3
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
0.3
Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture
0.3
Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture
0.3
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract
0.3
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
0.3
Xanthan Gum
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Water
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
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Stearyl Alcohol
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Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Glyceryl Caprylate
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Glycerin
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Glyceryl Laurate
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
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Sodium Levulinate
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
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Tocopherol
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Potassium Sorbate
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil
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Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
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Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract
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Punica Granatum Extract
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Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
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Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
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Centella Asiatica Extract
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Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture
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Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture
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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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Ratings

All humectants
1.6
1.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
21.2
9.0
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 1.6 10
1.6
1.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 21.2 20
10.0
9.0
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1.3
0.3
All humectants 1.6 10
1.6
All humectants
1.6
1.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
6
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 21.2 20
10.0
All occlusives
21.2
9.0
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Centella Asiatica Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
9
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 12.9 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
12.9
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
9
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
0.3
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
0.3
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract
0.3
Punica Granatum Extract
0.3
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
0.3
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
0.3
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
0.3
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 1.8 5 No
All soothing
1.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from safflower seeds that is used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It contains unusually high amounts of linoleic acid (up to 70%), as well as antioxidant compounds such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and phenolics.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed ButterAlso known as cocoa seed butter, it is a popular emollient and occlusive moisturizer. Skincare products with cocoa butter as their main ingredient have a sweet, chocolatey scent. Cocoa butter is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Stearyl Alcohol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Stearyl AlcoholA natural fatty alcohol that thickens, stabilizes, and keeps emulsions a bright white color. It has many uses, the main one being as an emulsifier. It also acts as an opacifying agent and emollient.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Stearate CitrateAn ingredient composed of citric acid, stearic acid, and glycerin. Glyceryl stearate citrate acts as an emollient in skincare products, making the skin appear smooth and pleasant to the touch.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Glyceryl Caprylate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Glyceryl CaprylateA waxy solid derived from vegetable oils that has emollient and emulsifying properties. It is also known to boost the efficacy of organic acid preservatives by destabilizing the microbe's cell membrane.
Glycerin
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilAn essential oil derived from the peels of the sweet orange. It is commonly used as a fragrance because of its pleasant, citrusy scent. The main constituent of the essential oil is limonene (up to 96%).
Glyceryl Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl LaurateA naturally-derived ester that can soften the appearance of skin and blend oils with water.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel OilA fragrant essential oil expressed from the peels of mandarin. It contains up to 74% of limonene and other volatile compounds which create its sweet, mandarin aroma. It may induce sun allergies in people sensitive to citrus fruits.
Sodium Levulinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium LevulinateA sodium salt of levulinic acid that is used as an antimicrobial and preservative agent, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria in a product.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient fatty oil expressed from the seeds of a yellow-flowered plant which often opens its flowers in the evening (hence the name). It is light and suitable for problematic, eczematous, and inflammation-prone skin.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractAn extract derived from the flowers of the pot marigold. Its yellow to bright orange flowers contain carotenoids, triterpenoids, and flavonoids. They all have fantastic anti-inflammatory activity and can help to soothe inflamed skin.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud OilAn essential oil obtained from clove flower buds. A fragrant compound called eugenol is responsible for its sweet and earthy aroma.
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractAn antioxidant extract obtained from the fruits of the acai palm. It has a high content of anthocyanins, responsible for the dark purple color, as well as other antioxidant phenolic compounds.
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit ExtractRubus fruticosus fruit extract is an extract obtained from the fruit of the Blackberry. It offers antioxidant properties and is used in skincare as an astringent ingredient due to its high content of tannins.
Punica Granatum Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Punica Granatum ExtractAn extract made from pomegranate fruit. The fleshy and juicy part of the fruit mainly contains antioxidant red pigments and polyphenols. The rinds contain large amounts of tannins, which are astringent and leave the skin feeling tightened and refreshed.
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Fruit ExtractAn extract from the fruits of the Rosa canina, better known as rosehip. It contains carotenoids, which give it its bright, orange-red color, as well as high amounts of antioxidant vitamin C, flavonoids, tannins, and organic acids.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractDerived from German chamomile flowers, this extract is especially known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits. It contains two soothing compounds called chamazulene and bisabolol, as well as antioxidant flavonoids.
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf ExtractA derivative from Rooibos bush leaves, which are rich in antioxidant flavonoids and astringent tannins. It has been claimed that this ingredient has an anti-wrinkle effect when mixed with green tea extract.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica ExtractAn extract from the leaves of the Gotu kola. It is used in skincare for its antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. It increases the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin.
Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell CultureDescription is coming soon
Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell CultureDescription is coming soon
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa ExtractDescription is coming soon
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Argania Spinosa Kernel OilA fatty oil from Moroccan argan tree kernels commonly used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. Its uniqueness comes from its compounds: vitamin E, phospholipids, phenolic compounds, and rare phytosterols with antioxidant and emollient effects.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.