AnteAGE MD The Brightener

AnteAGE MD The Brightener
4.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
5.5 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
6Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Results you may expect from using AnteAGE MD The Brightener:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using AnteAGE MD The Brightener:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.6 out of 10.
  • Significant anti-wrinkle efficacy. With an anti-wrinkle rating of 6.0 out of 10, AnteAGE MD The Brightener is effective in minimizing wrinkles.
  • Soothing: AnteAGE MD The Brightener contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: AnteAGE MD The Brightener has a moisturizing rating of 4.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of humectancy and occlusivity: a moderate humectancy of 5.5 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Niacinamide (est. ≈4.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.8 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈6.0%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, AnteAGE MD The Brightener has a high anti-wrinkle rating of 6.0 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Niacinamide (est. ≈4.0%),
 one of the most effective and well-researched anti-wrinkle ingredients.
 
Among others, AnteAGE MD The Brightener also contains some ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Acetyl Glucosamine, and sh-Oligopeptide-1. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that AnteAGE MD The Brightener is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Niacinamide (est. ≈4.0%).

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.

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, AnteAGE MD The Brightener is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Niacinamide (est. ≈4.0%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Water
6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4
Niacinamide
3
Tranexamic Acid
2
Cetearyl Phosphate
1.5
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
1.3
Squalane
1
Acetyl Glucosamine
0.3
Dimethyl Isosorbide
0.3
Glyceryl Stearate
0.3
Polyacrylate-13
0.3
Alpha-Arbutin
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Acetyl Zingerone
0.3
Hexylresorcinol
0.3
Bisabolol
0.3
Ethyl Linoleate
0.3
Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Acetyl Cysteine
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Nonapeptide-1
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-5
0.3
sh-Oligopeptide-1
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-62
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-3
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-10
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-14
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-66
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-67
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-2
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-58
0.3
sh-Oligopeptide-33
0.3
Trehalose
0.3
Mannitol
0.3
Polyisobutene
0.3
Polysorbate 20
0.3
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
0.3
Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Extract
0.3
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Leaf Extract
0.3
Lactic Acid
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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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Ratings

All humectants
5.5
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
7.6
6.0
1.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 5.5 10
5.5
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 7.6 20
3.8
6.0
1.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
4.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 5.5 10
5.5
All humectants
5.5
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
1.3
0.3
All occlusives 7.6 20
3.8
All occlusives
7.6
6.0
1.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
6 /10 4 4 6
n/a
- 1.5 -
n/a
- 1 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
6
Niacinamide
6
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
6 /10
when present at, %
4
in this formula, est. %
4
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
1.5
Acetyl Glucosamine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
1
sh-Oligopeptide-1
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
4
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 8.8 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
8.8
Niacinamide
4
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
1.5
Alpha-Arbutin
0.3
Acetyl Zingerone
0.3
Hexylresorcinol
0.3
Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Acetyl Cysteine
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-62
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-66
0.3
sh-Polypeptide-67
0.3
Mannitol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 5.2 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
5.2
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Niacinamide
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Tranexamic Acid
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Tranexamic AcidA synthetic amino acid that is used as an astringent to stop the bleeding from small cuts. It also has proven anti-pigment and redness-reducing effects.
Cetearyl Phosphate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cetearyl PhosphateDescription is coming soon
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateA lipid-soluble form of vitamin C that is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. According to a recent clinical study, THDA has all the capabilities of regular vitamin C, including anti-wrinkle and anti-pigment activity.
Squalane
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Acetyl Glucosamine
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Acetyl GlucosamineA body-natural amino-saccharide used in skincare as an anti-pigment ingredient. Some other benefits of acetyl glucosamine include decreased skin flakiness, improved wound healing, and even a slight reduction in facial wrinkles.
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dimethyl IsosorbideA solvent for active ingredients that is claimed to help them better penetrate the outer layer of skin. It also helps to reduce the thickness of a product.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Polyacrylate-13
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyacrylate-13A synthetic, film-forming ingredient that creates a network around other ingredients in the formula and protects them from being easily washed away.
Alpha-Arbutin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Alpha-ArbutinDescription is coming soon
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Acetyl Zingerone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acetyl ZingeroneDescription is coming soon
Hexylresorcinol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HexylresorcinolA synthetic compound. It is an anti-pigment ingredient that has been shown to be effective in inhibiting tyrosinase activity.
Bisabolol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BisabololAn anti-inflammatory compound found naturally in German chamomile essential oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, and floral scent. Bisabolol also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties but can cause an allergic reaction in more sensitive individuals.
Ethyl Linoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethyl LinoleateDescription is coming soon
Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneAn antioxidant turmeric derivative.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractAn extract from the licorice root. It contains a well-researched anti-inflammatory compound called glycyrrhizin that can reduce inflammation. Licorice root extract is also used for its powerful antioxidant effects and ability to treat pigmentation.
Acetyl Cysteine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acetyl CysteineDescription is coming soon
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.

Nonapeptide-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nonapeptide-1Description is coming soon
sh-Polypeptide-5
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
sh-Polypeptide-5Description is coming soon
sh-Oligopeptide-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
sh-Oligopeptide-1

Also known as Human Epidermal Growth Factor. It increases metabolism in skin cells and is claimed to improves skin texture and elasticity.

sh-Polypeptide-62
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
sh-Polypeptide-62Description is coming soon
sh-Polypeptide-3
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
sh-Polypeptide-3Description is coming soon
sh-Polypeptide-10
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
sh-Polypeptide-10Description is coming soon
sh-Polypeptide-14
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
sh-Polypeptide-14Description is coming soon
sh-Polypeptide-66
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
sh-Polypeptide-66Description is coming soon
sh-Polypeptide-67
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
sh-Polypeptide-67Description is coming soon
sh-Polypeptide-2
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
sh-Polypeptide-2Description is coming soon
sh-Polypeptide-58
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
sh-Polypeptide-58Description is coming soon
sh-Oligopeptide-33
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
sh-Oligopeptide-33Description is coming soon
Trehalose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TrehaloseA sweet-tasting saccharide that can be found in various yeasts and fungi and that is manufactured from starch for cosmetic purposes. It is one of the most popular sugars in skincare and is mainly used for its humectant properties.
Mannitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MannitolA sweet-tasting, sugar-derived, humectant alcohol that can stabilize a skincare formula and offer some antioxidant and soothing properties.
Polyisobutene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PolyisobuteneA highly viscous liquid that is used in lip gloss formulations to prolong wear time and add shimmer. Polyisobutene dramatically increases the thickness of skincare products it is added to.
Polysorbate 20
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 20A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateA chelating agent that disables harmful heavy metal ions present in skincare.
Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) ExtractDescription is coming soon
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.