AXIS-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Cream
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Cream is a moisturiser from AXIS-Y. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Niacinamide. The brand lists 68 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Propanediol | Moisture bindingFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Attracts and holds water. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Niacinamide | Smoothing | |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Alpha-arbutin | AntioxidantLighteningSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Used to lighten the shade of skin or hair. |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Isohexadecane | SofteningDissolving ingredients | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Betaine | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningTexture | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ceramide NP | Skin conditioning | |
| Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Adenosine | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Antioxidant | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Glutathione | Formula chemistry | Participates in chemical reduction reactions within a formula. |
| Squalane | SofteningSkin conditioningLipid support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Asiaticoside | AntioxidantScentSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CleansingComfortSkin conditioningSmoothingToning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. |
| Madecassoside | AntioxidantSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Houttuynia Cordata Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Morus Alba Root Extract | LighteningSkin conditioning | Used to lighten the shade of skin or hair. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Canavalia Gladiata Seed Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract | Skin protection | Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Seed Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Pueraria Lobata Root Extract | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract | Astringent | Produces a tightening effect at the skin's surface. |
| Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract | AntioxidantLightening | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Used to lighten the shade of skin or hair. |
| Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate | Film forming | Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingMoisture supportSkin conditioning | |
| Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Potassium Hyaluronate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Dipeptide-1 | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Tripeptide-2 | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7 | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Dipeptide-4 | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| sh-Oligopeptide-1 | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SofteningMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Formula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Sorbitan Sesquioleate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables | Skin conditioningSoftening | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Xanthan Gum | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioningBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportGel textureTexture | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Chlorphenesin | Product preservationMicrobial control | Helps stop microorganisms from spoiling the product. Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. |
| Sorbitan Stearate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Stearic Acid | CleansingFormula stabilityScentLipid supportMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps an emulsion stay mixed. |
| Phytosterols | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Arginine | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Caprylyl Glycol | SofteningSkin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract | Scent | Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Corallina Officinalis Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
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- AXIS-Y: Dark Spot Correcting Glow CreamChecked 2026-10-05T21:29:35.903238+00:00