3LAB - Super Face Serum

3LAB Super Face Serum

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WORKS FOR
  • Anti-aging
  • Moisturizing
  • Evens skin tone
KEY INGREDIENTS
  • copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate
  • heptapeptide-15 palmitate
  • adenosine
  • avena sativa kernel extract
  • ceramide 3
  • oligopeptide-68
  • palmitoyl hexapeptide-19
  • palmitoyl oligopeptide
  • palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
  • sh-polypeptide-7
  • beta-glucan
  • bisabolol
  • butyrospermum parkii butter
  • caprylic/capric triglyceride
  • cyclopentasiloxane
  • dextran
  • dimethicone
  • dimethicone crosspolymer
  • dipotassium glycyrrhizate
  • glucosamine hcl
  • glycerin
  • isomalt
  • lactobacillus ferment
  • lysophosphatidic acid
  • melia azadirachta leaf extract
  • methyl gluceth-20
  • olea europaea fruit oil
  • phytosterols
  • sodium hyaluronate
  • squalane
  • titanium dioxide
  • +28 more
PROMISES
FULFILLED
100 /100
IRRITANCY
HIGH
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What does the product description say?
"Combined with 3LAB’s signature Bio-Engineered Renewal Complex and Apple Stem Cell Technology, skin feels tighter and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles are softened."
Feelunique
WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains heptapeptide-15 palmitate.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: adenosine, copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate, oligopeptide-68, palmitoyl hexapeptide-19, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, sh-polypeptide-7.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
MEDIUM
meets threshold
MEDIUM
meets threshold
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WIMJ summary

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glucosamine hcl.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
MEDIUM
meets threshold
LOW
does not meet threshold
LOW
does not meet threshold
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What does the product description say?
"Moisture levels are optimised for long lasting hydration, with botanically-derived Dragon’s Blood effectively transferring a host of free-radical fighting antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties to form a protective shield across skin that helps prevent further signs of premature ageing from forming."
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WIMJ summary

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dextran, glucosamine hcl.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate, heptapeptide-15 palmitate, oligopeptide-68, palmitoyl hexapeptide-19, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, sh-polypeptide-7

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
meets threshold

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient Estimated concentration
Plain old water
45% - 55%
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
6.2% - 7.5%
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
4.2% - 5.1%
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
3.2% - 3.9%
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
2.3% - 2.8%
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
1.9% - 2.3%
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
1.6% - 2%
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
1.3% - 1.6%
1.1% - 1.4%
The ingredient is not recognized
TBC
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
0.8% - 1.15%
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
0.6% - 0.95%
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
0.5% - 0.75%
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
0.45% - 0.7%
0.35% - 0.65%
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
0.3% - 0.6%
0.3% - 0.55%
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
0.3% - 0.55%
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
0.25% - 0.5%
0.25% - 0.45%
0.2% - 0.4%
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
0.2% - 0.4%
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
0.2% - 0.4%
A phospholipid. It is naturally present in skin and plays a signaling role there. It is involved in cell prolifiratio, skin inflammatory responses and wound healing. In cosmetics, it might help to support the skin barrier function
0.2% - 0.35%
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
0.2% - 0.4%
0.25% - 0.45%
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
0.2% - 0.35%
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
0.2% - 0.4%
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
0.25% - 0.5%
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
0.2% - 0.35%
0.15% - 0.3%
Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking
0.2% - 0.35%
The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture
0.2% - 0.4%
0.2% - 0.35%
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
0.2% - 0.4%
0.2% - 0.35%
0.2% - 0.35%
0.2% - 0.35%
Fragrance. Can be irritating
0.2% - 0.35%
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
0.2% - 0.4%
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
0.2% - 0.35%
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
0.2% - 0.4%
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
0.2% - 0.4%
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
0.2% - 0.4%
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
0.2% - 0.4%
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
0.2% - 0.35%
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
0.25% - 0.5%
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
0.2% - 0.4%
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
0.25% - 0.45%
0.2% - 0.4%
0.25% - 0.5%
A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
0.25% - 0.45%
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
0.3% - 0.5%
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
0.2% - 0.4%
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
0.25% - 0.45%
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
0.25% - 0.5%
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
0.25% - 0.45%
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
0.2% - 0.4%
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
0.3% - 0.55%
0.2% - 0.4%
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
0.3% - 0.6%
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
0.25% - 0.45%
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
0.3% - 0.55%
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
0.25% - 0.45%
Used to create a thicker product consistency
0.25% - 0.4%
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
0.3% - 0.55%
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
0.25% - 0.5%
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
0.35% - 0.6%
Used to stabilize the product formulation
0.25% - 0.45%
A mineral that is used to improve the texture of cosmetic products
0.25% - 0.45%
0.2% - 0.4%
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
0.25% - 0.45%
Helps water and oil mix together
0.25% - 0.5%
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
0.25% - 0.45%
Helps oil and water mix together
0.25% - 0.5%
Helps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency
0.65% - 1%
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
0.3% - 0.5%
Used to create a thicker product consistency
0.25% - 0.45%
Helps improve the product texture
0.25% - 0.45%
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
0.25% - 0.45%
Consists of 95% calcium carbonate that does not have any effect on the skin. The remaining 5% can include compounds that can help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function
0.2% - 0.4%
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
0.35% - 0.6%
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
0.3% - 0.55%
Helps stabilize the product formulation
0.15% - 0.3%
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
0.15% - 0.3%
Help to stabilize the product formulation
0.15% - 0.25%
Stabilizes the product formulation
0.15% - 0.25%
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
0.15% - 0.25%
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