WOW Skin Science Protect & Brighten Day Cream

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WOW Skin Science Protect & Brighten Day Cream

WOW Skin Science Protect & Brighten Day Cream

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Highlights

WHAT IS IT?

Day cream with natural ingredients including niacinamide and beetroot extract

FEATURES

Rich and creamy moisturizer, replenishes nutrients and hydration, protects against UV damage with mineral sunscreen, contains niacinamide, beetroot extract, shea butter, pro-vitamin B5, vitamin E, antioxidant rich, dermatologically tested, free of mineral oil, silicones, parabens and harsh chemicals

BEST FOR

dry

CHECKS

mineral oil, silicones, parabens, harsh chemicals

Who Is It For?

All Genders Suitable For All Skin Types Including Dry Dehydrated Tired And Aging Skin

What Does It Help With?

Softens Skin Prevents Uv Damage Repairs And Smoothens Skin Boosts Radiance Protects Skin From Environmental Pollutants

Budget

Affordable (under $30)

How To Use

Which routine should it be used in?

Morning
Evening
 
Cleanse
Tone
Eyecare
Serum
Moisturize
Suncare
 

Instructions:

Step 1: Dot the cream all over your cleansed face and neck. Smooth it on your skin with fingers. Step 2: Massage using upward stroking motion. Go from inside of your face towards the hairline and from neck to jaw and upwards. Step 3: Tap your skin with your fingers as the last action to ensure no residue is on the skin surface.

Key Information

Vegan
Cruelty-free
Sensitive-safe
Non-comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Microbiome-safe
Preservative-free
Eco-friendly
Pregnancy-safe
Oil-free

What WOW Says

Product Description:

Protect your skin against damage all day long and restore youthful glow to your skin with WOW Skin Science Skin Protect & Brighten Day Cream. It is a rich and creamy moisturizer that replenishes lost nutrients and hydration to dry, dehydrated and dull skin. It delivers deep nourishment and revives youthful suppleness to tired, and aging skin. Its rich and creamy formulation penetrates your skin swiftly locking in moisture and forming a protective barrier. WOW Skin Science Protect & Brighten Day Cream is made with powerful natural ingredients that delivers the goodness of niacinamide, beetroot extract, shea butter, pro-vitamin B5, vitamin E and mineral-based natural sunscreen. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that boosts ceramide levels, and balances skinโ€™s lipid layer that protects skin from UV damage, repairs and restores smoothness to skin. Beetroot Extract is rich in vitamins, phytonutrients and iron that fight skin damage caused by environmental pollutants and improve complexion. This antioxidant rich day cream helps to protect skin and prevent free radical damage. It has mineral based sunscreen that offers protection against the UV rays. It also helps to calm redness and fight damage due to UV rays. The cream delivers deep nourishment to skin and revives youthful suppleness. It is easily absorbed by skin and keeps it protected, bright and smooth all day long. The day cream is ideal for dry, dehydrated, tired and aging skin. It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants that nourish and hydrate skin. It repairs skin damage and protects it from UV rays. Keeps skin smooth, supple and radiant all day long. Dermatologically tested, it is suitable for all skin types. It is free of mineral oil, silicones, parabens and harsh chemicals.

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Ingredients Overview

Ingredients List

vitamin-b3

Key Ingredients

niacinamide, beetroot extract, shea butter, pro-vitamin B5, vitamin E, mineral-based natural sunscreen

Ingredients Details

Beetroot Extract

Common Name(s): Beetroot extract extract

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection, soothing anti-inflammatory effects, and skin-conditioning benefits through plant-derived polyphenols and phytochemicals.

Why It's Used: Plant extracts concentrate bioactive phytochemicals evolved for environmental protection โ€” uv, microbial, and oxidative stressors โ€” that translate to skin benefits.

How It Works: Polyphenols (flavonoids, phenolic acids) inhibit nf-ฮบb-mediated inflammatory signaling, scavenge reactive oxygen species through electron donation, and chelate pro-oxidant metal ions to reduce oxidative skin damage.

Typically Found In: Serums,toners,moisturizers,masks,essences

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Botanical extracts

Secondary Functions: Antioxidant,anti-inflammatory

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1โ€“10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: No

Halal Status: Conditional

Source Notes: Contains animal-derived components (beetroot extract...); not suitable for vegan formulations.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1899-12-31 00:00:00 -0800

Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Conditional

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.

Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,ceramides

Avoid Combining With: Strong oxidizing agents

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Plant secondary metabolites (flavonoids, terpenes, phenolic acids) are biosynthesized as defense compounds against uv, herbivores, and pathogens. their anti-inflammatory activity typically derives from competitive inhibition of cox-2 and 5-lox enzymes (ic50 1โ€“50 ยตm), while antioxidant activity involves single electron transfer (set) and hydrogen atom transfer (hat) mechanisms with structure-dependent rate constants.

Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; phytochemical and ethnobotanical literature

Primary Sources: 2025-01-15

Niacinamide

Common Name(s): Vitamin b3,nicotinamide,pyridine-3-carboxamide

CAS Number: 98-92-0

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, reduces visible pore size, regulates sebum production, fades dark spots, and improves skin texture and tone.

Why It's Used: It is used because it addresses multiple skin concerns at once without irritation, making it suitable for all skin types. it is stable in formulations and pairs well with most other actives.

How It Works: Niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanosomes (pigment packets) to skin cells, reducing hyperpigmentation. it also stimulates ceramide synthesis to strengthen the skin barrier and reduces inflammation by modulating cytokine activity.

Typically Found In: Serums,moisturizers,toners,cleansers,eye creams,sunscreens,primers

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ vitamin

Secondary Functions: Barrier repair,brightening,anti-inflammatory

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 2%โ€“10% (typical: 5%; higher concentrations may cause flushing in some individuals)

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes โ€“ synthetically produced

Halal Status: Yes โ€“ synthetic origin

Source Notes: Commercially produced via synthesis from nicotinic acid or 3-cyanopyridine. no animal-derived sources used in cosmetic-grade niacinamide.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low; concentrations above 10% may cause temporary flushing in sensitive individuals

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: At concentrations >10%, some users experience niacin flush (transient redness/tingling). generally very well-tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ€“ one of the best-tolerated actives for sensitive skin

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Extensively studied and considered very safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant systemic toxicity concerns at topical concentrations.

Works Well With: Retinol,peptides,ahas/bhas,hyaluronic acid,ceramides,zinc,vitamin c,spf

Avoid Combining With: High concentrations of vitamin c (ascorbic acid) may theoretically convert to niacin โ€“ use at different times if using pure l-ascorbic acid above 15%

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Niacinamide is a precursor to nad+ and nadp+, coenzymes vital to cellular energy metabolism. its benefits for dna repair and mitochondrial function make it a key ingredient in anti-aging strategies.

Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,pubmed clinical studies

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

Shea Butter

Common Name(s): Shea butter,karite butter

CAS Number: 91080-23-8

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides deep nourishing emolliency with anti-inflammatory cinnamic acid esters and a uniquely rich unsaponifiable fraction.

Why It's Used: The most nutritious plant butter โ€“ unique cinnamic acid esters, lupeol, and rich unsaponifiable fraction provide anti-inflammatory and wound healing benefits beyond standard fatty acid emolliency.

How It Works: Cinnamic acid esters absorb uv radiation providing mild natural uv filtering (spf 3-4). lupeol inhibits nf-kb for anti-inflammatory activity. high stearic acid provides occlusive barrier function. rich unsaponifiable fraction (4-9%) provides phytosterols, tocopherols, and triterpenes for bioactive skin benefits.

Typically Found In: Body butters,rich moisturizers,baby products,hair conditioners,lip balms

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ€“ emollient

Secondary Functions: Cinnamic acid uv support,lupeol anti-inflammatory,rich emolliency

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ€“100%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes โ€“ from butyrospermum parkii nuts

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Unrefined (raw) shea retains more unsaponifiable fraction and stronger natural scent/color. refined shea is odorless, white, and cleaner for formulation. certified fair trade supports west african women's cooperatives.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic (refined); 2/5 โ€“ low (raw/unrefined)

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Shea butter's unsaponifiable fraction (4-9%, vs coconut oil's 0.5% and olive oil's 1-2%) is exceptionally rich in triterpenes, phytosterols, and tocopherols. this fraction is responsible for shea's anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties that simple fatty acid analysis fails to reveal.

Last Verified: Cosing database,lin et al. shea butter cinnamic acid study,cir safety assessment

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

Vitamin E

Common Name(s): Vitamin e,cosmetic active,functional ingredient

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.

Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.

How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ€” physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.

Typically Found In: Skin care formulations

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ€“10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ€“2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Vitamin e has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.

Last Verified: Cosing database,vitamin e technical literature

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12