Jole vs BABOR

Questions and answers

Research behind their key ingredients

• The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer

  Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

• Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence

  Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

• Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial

  Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

• Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study

  Cellulose · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014

• Effects of glyceryl glucoside on AQP3 expression, barrier function and hydration of human skin

  Glyceryl glucoside · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012

• Vitamin C mesotherapy versus topical application for gingival hyperpigmentation: a clinical and histopathological study

  Ascorbic acid · Clinical Oral Investigations, 2021

• Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation

  Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

• Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

  Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021

• The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study

  Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

• Treatment of xerosis with a topical formulation containing glyceryl glucoside, natural moisturizing factors, and ceramide

  Glyceryl glucoside · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012

• Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris

  Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024

• The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study

  Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023

• Borage Oil Treated with Immobilized Lipase Inhibits Melanogenesis

  Lipase · Lipids, 2020

• Glycerol crosslinked vitamin E loaded xanthan gum and gellan gum nanoemulgels for topical management of dry skin

  Xanthan gum · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025

• A novel facial moisturizer containing Saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier restoration following intense pulsed light treatment: a randomized split-face study

  Saccharide isomerate · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025

• Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial

  Saccharide isomerate · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

• Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population

  Saccharide isomerate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

Behind this comparison

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