Absolution La Solution + Purete Purifying Serum
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Anti-blemishZinc pca, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“A serum that gently restores the skin balance whilst eliminating imperfections such as pimples, irritation, blackheads and excess oil, leaving your skin purified and repaired.”
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil + 8 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": calcium pca, copper pca.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis water, Alcohol + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceRosmarinus officinalis leaf water~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis water~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractAlcohol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDicaprylyl ether~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherLauryl glucoside~1–1.2%
Calcium pca~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Calcium pcaSclerotium gum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumZinc pca~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaCedrus atlantica bark oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateBenzyl alcohol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMimosa tenuiflora bark extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractCapryloyl glycine~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilCopper pca~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Copper pcaPropolis extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractCommiphora myrrha oil~0.25–0.45%
Levulinic acid~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Sodium levulinate~0.25–0.4%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.3%
Terpineol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitral~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf water, Salvia officinalis water, Glycerin, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Alcohol, Dicaprylyl ether, Lauryl glucoside, Calcium pca, Sclerotium gum, Zinc pca, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Rosa damascena extract, Capryloyl glycine, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Copper pca, Propolis extract, Commiphora myrrha oil, Levulinic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium levulinate, Dehydroacetic acid, Terpineol, Citric acid, Citral, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AbsolutionLa Solution + Purete Purifying SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Dr Dennis GrossHyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster Serum | Dr. Dennis Gross | Dr. Zenovia SkincareHyaluronic Acid + Peptide Serum | Dr. Bailey Skin CareInstantly Luminous Multi-Action Serum | |
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| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $20.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Bakuchiol | Tea Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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