Skinbetter Alpharet® Overnight Cream
SkinBetter
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
UV Protection from (1) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (7) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (3) Ingredient:
Brightening from (3) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
Dry skin
Oily Skin
Sensitive skin
Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 52 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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1
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Water (Solvent) |
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1
3
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B
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Sodium Glycolate (pH adjusting agent) |
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1
4
|
B
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Glycolic Acid (pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent, Exfoliant) |
Anti Aging
Bad for sensitive skin
Good for oily skin
|
1
|
B
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Cetearyl Olivate (Hair Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
A
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Pentylene Glycol (Solvent, Skin Conditioning) |
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3
|
A
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Cyclopentasiloxane (Solvent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Silicone
|
1
|
B
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Isohexadecane (Solvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
1
|
A
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Sorbitan Olivate (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
|
|
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Anti Aging
Brightening
|
1
2
|
A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
Good for dry skin
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1
|
A
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Ceresin (Hair Conditioning, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Epilating Agent) |
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1
|
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Glycol Palmitate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
Good for dry skin
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1
|
A
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Niacinamide (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
Anti Aging
Brightening
|
1
|
A
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Squalane (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Refatting) |
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1
|
A
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Methyl Gluceth 20 (Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
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Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate |
|
1
|
A
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide 1 (Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
A
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide 7 (Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
|
Ceramide 3 (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Anti Aging
|
1
|
A
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Hyaluronic Acid (Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Moisturising) |
Promotes Wound Healing
|
1
|
|
Ubiquinone (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Anti Aging
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol |
Good for dry skin
Anti Aging
|
1
2
|
A
|
Bisabolol |
Promotes Wound Healing
Brightening
|
2
3
|
A
|
Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Anti Aging
|
1
|
|
Superoxide Dismutase (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Reducing) |
|
1
|
A
|
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter |
Bad for oily skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
|
A
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Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid (Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
|
1
|
B
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Sodium Pca (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
Good for dry skin
|
1
|
A
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Panthenol (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
Good for dry skin
Promotes Wound Healing
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Masking, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Tonic) |
Good for oily skin
|
1
|
|
Portulaca Oleracea Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
|
Linoleic Acid (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Sufactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
|
A
|
Cholesterol (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Stabilising) |
|
1
|
|
Linolenic Acid (Perfuming, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Sufactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Slip Modifier) |
|
1
|
|
Dimethyl Isosorbide (Solvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent) |
|
1
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
Silicone
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
3
|
A
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Peg 100 Stearate (Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
3
|
B
|
Steareth 2 (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
1
|
A
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Hydroxyethylcellulose (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Stabilising, Film Forming) |
|
2
3
|
A
|
Acacia Senegal Gum (Masking, Fragrance, Film Forming, Adhesive) |
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrated Silica (Opacifying, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
1
|
A
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Carbomer (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming) |
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
2
|
A
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Tromethamine (Masking, Fragrance, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
2
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
2
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium Dioxide (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
UV Protection
Good for sensitive skin
|