Garnier SkinActive vs Bayer

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Research behind their key ingredients

• Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on humans subjects

  Astaxanthin extract · Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2012

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

  Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

• Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo

  Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Periodontology, 2009

• Antioxidant properties evaluation of topical astaxanthin formulations as anti-aging products

  Astaxanthin extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

• Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration

  Argania spinosa kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014

• 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

• A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population

  Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020

• Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study

  Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

• A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide

  Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

• 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

• Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function

  Propanediol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

• Subclinical, non-erythematous irritation with an open assay model (washing): sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) versus sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)

  Sodium laureth sulfate · Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2001

• Safety assessment of cyclomethicone, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, and cycloheptasiloxane

  Cyclopentasiloxane · International Journal of Toxicology, 2011

• Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of a facial serum containing dioic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, LHA, citric acid, and HEPES in treating post-inflammatory hyperchromia and controlling oily skin in patients with acne vulgaris

  Capryloyl salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

• 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

• Clinical tolerance and efficacy of capryloyl salicylic acid peel compared to a glycolic acid peel in subjects with fine lines/wrinkles and hyperpigmented skin

  Capryloyl salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008

• Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo

  Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1987

• Evaulation of irritation potential of surfactant mixtures

  Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1999

• Comparison of clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel to a novel composition containing salicylic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, HEPES, glycolic acid, citric acid, and dioic acid in the treatment of acne vulgaris

  Capryloyl salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013

• A Double-Blind, 12-Week Study to Evaluate the Antiaging Efficacy of a Cream Containing the NFκB Inhibitor 4-Hexyl-1, 3-Phenylenediol and Ascorbic Acid-2 Glucoside in Adult Females

  Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016

• Facial disbiosis and UV filters

  Ethylhexyl salicylate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024

• Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos

  Ascorbyl glucoside · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

• Impact of dermal emulsions containing diacyl phospholipids, mono acyl phospholipids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and polysorbate 80 in combination with UVA irradiation on human skin physiology in vivo: A pilot study

  Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026

• Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens

  Ethylhexyl salicylate · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025

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