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- Garnier Clearly Brighter Dark Spot Corrector
5.2
/ 10
Rich
In Antioxidants
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Garnier Clearly Brighter Dark Spot Corrector has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 9.3 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 1.0 out of 10.
What else is good about it? Garnier Clearly Brighter Dark Spot Corrector is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Ascorbic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | Petroleum | Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Cyclohexasiloxane | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Potassium Hydroxide | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Sodium Styrene/MA Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.3 | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Benzyl Salicylate | Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Biosaccharide Gum-1 | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing |
Ingredients explained
The 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.
Score
9
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score
6
Function
Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-pigmentation, Fragrance, Ph adjuster
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
Also known as vitamin C, this extremely well-researched antioxidant is able to boost collagen production, prevent wrinkles, and treat pigmentation. It degrades easily when exposed to air and so requires careful packaging.
A viscous liquid that makes a great oil base due to its smooth sensorial profile. It has emollient features, including good spreadability and little tack upon application. It also has the added benefit of being able to thicken products.
A clear silicone fluid with very low viscosity that is commonly used as a solvent and emollient. It has excellent spreadability, rubs in quickly, and leaves a silky smooth after-feel on the skin.