This day cream offers a robust blend of hydrating and anti-aging ingredients, making it potentially effective for improving skin appearance and texture. However, the high concentration and variety of fragrance components are a significant drawback for individuals with sensitive or reactive skin.
Scored for skin — based on what its ingredients contribute.
What it may help with
Whether it supports the skin barrier — restoring lipids, reducing water loss, aiding barrier repair, or strengthening the skin’s protective function.
From Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Sweet Almond Oil
Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.
From Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Sweet Almond Oil
Whether it can calm the skin — linked to less redness, irritation, discomfort, or visible reactivity.
From Niacinamide, Linolenic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydroxyacetophenone
Whether it can help uneven tone, dark spots, melasma-like discoloration, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — including brightening and tyrosinase-inhibiting ingredients.
From Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Citric Acid
Whether it can help acne-prone skin — reducing clogged pores, excess oil, acne-causing bacteria, inflammation, or breakouts.
From Niacinamide, Citric Acid
Things to watch
Risk of allergic contact dermatitis or immune-based reactions. Fragrance allergens, preservatives, botanicals, and some dyes may score here.
From Citronellol, Fragrance, Linalool, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Whether it can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn or UV-related irritation. Relevant for some exfoliating acids, retinoids, and certain plant-derived ingredients.
Risk of short-term irritation — stinging, burning, dryness, redness, or discomfort. Common for strong actives, acids, retinoids, fragrances, and harsh surfactants.
From Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Limonene
Whether it may worsen breakouts — clogging pores, feeling heavy on acne-prone skin, or triggering comedones in some users.
Whether it may sting or irritate around the eyes. Relevant for sunscreens, fragrances, acids, surfactants, and volatile ingredients.
From Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal
GOOD · 9
NEUTRAL · 14
A day cream formulated with a blend of emollients, humectants, and active ingredients aimed at moisturizing and providing anti-aging benefits. It features niacinamide and bakuchiol, known for their skin-benefiting properties.
Spotty Labs
