1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Huxley
Skin Glow Essence; Vita Radiance
face neck essence
Huxley
face neck essence
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Take the skin testThe Huxley Skin Glow Essence; Vita Radiance is a concentrated brightening treatment designed to restore vitality and a natural luminous glow to dull, fatigued skin. This essence features Huxley’s star ingredient, Prickly Pear Seed Oil, known for its exceptional antioxidant properties and deep hydration. The "Vita Radiance" formula incorporates a potent Vitamin Complex and Glutathione to inhibit melanin production, effectively fading dark spots and evening out the skin tone. Its lightweight, milky texture absorbs effortlessly, delivering moisture and nutrients deep into the skin layers. Neutralizing environmental stressors, it helps achieve a clear, transparent, and energized complexion that radiates health.
Skin Glow Essence; Vita Radiance is a lightweight essence from Huxley. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 54 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Allantoin, Niacinamide and Xylitol.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Panthenol, Linoleic Acid and Ceramide NP.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Tocopherol.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Xylitol
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Bacillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Bacillus
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium Acetylhyaluronate
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Eugenol
Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Eugenol, Amyl Cinnamal
Opuntia Ficus-indica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Toning" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 54 ingredients on the label.
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how the product smells or looks
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the Fig, Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Xylitol
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Bacillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Bacillus
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Opuntia ficus-indica.
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium Acetylhyaluronate
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)ethyl
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-Ascorbic acid, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate), trisodium salt
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1H-Thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid, hexahydro-2-oxo-, [3aS-(3a.alpha.,4.beta.,6a.alpha.)]-
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Folic acid
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3,4-Pyridinedimethanol, 5-hydroxy-6-methyl-; vitamine B6
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cyanocobalamin; Vitamine B12
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Thiazolium, 3-[(4-amino-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl]-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-, chloride, monohydrochloride
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.beta.,.beta.-carotene
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Riboflavin
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzyl salicylate
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-
54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Benzylideneheptanal
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NEOGEN
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Dr. Althea
Shares 10 key ingredients with Skin Glow Essence; Vita Radiance: Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol
Isntree
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Dr.Althea
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WATER, PROPANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FLOWER EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, XYLITOL, BACILLUS FERMENT, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA SEED OIL, ASCORBYL PROPYL HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE, PANTHENOL, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, BIOTIN, FOLIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, TOCOPHEROL, THIAMINE HCL, INOSITOL, BETA-CAROTENE, LINOLEIC ACID, RIBOFLAVIN, CERAMIDE NP, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, ADENOSINE, CHOLESTEROL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, SQUALANE, GLYCERIN, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ALLANTOIN, THEOBROMA CACAO SEED EXTRACT, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE, PARFUM, BENZYL SALICYLATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL, AMYL CINNAMAL.
NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, PANTHENOL, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, CERAMIDE NP.
Use after cleansing and toning. Apply 2–3 drops of the essence onto the face and neck. Gently pat with your fingertips to aid absorption. For maximum brightening results, use morning and night consistently before applying your moisturizer.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Opuntia Ficus-indica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Eugenol.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Eugenol, Amyl Cinnamal.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 54 ingredients, of which 10 are recorded as actives.
Huxley.
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