Absolution Le Booster LIFT Concentrated Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Triolein + 4 moreWorks
“Absolution The LIFT Booster is an exclusive blend of ingredients that works to redefine facial contours, firm, rehydrates and smooth the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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?
Irritancy22 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Hordeum vulgare stem water~5.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower water~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower waterRosa damascena flower water~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterGlycerin~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 GlycerinTriolein~1.9–2.3%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~1.6–2%
Xanthan gum~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPropanediol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCalcium ketogluconate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl dioleate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhizobian gum~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can temporarily tighten the skin right after application of the product. The effect will be short-lived. Helps improve the product considtency
More about Rhizobian gumHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractBenzyl alcohol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAvena sativa kernel extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractBisabolol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BisabololLevulinic acid~0.3–0.55%
Parfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.25–0.5%
- 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 juice powderSodium levulinate~0.25–0.45%
Maltodextrin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed lepidium meyenii root~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidEquisetum arvense extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractSodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Ascorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.2–0.35%
Piper nigrum fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia sclarea oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Eugenol~0.1–0.15%
Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hordeum vulgare stem water, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Rosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Triolein, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Calcium ketogluconate, Glyceryl dioleate, Rhizobian gum, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Benzyl alcohol, Avena sativa kernel extract, Bisabolol, Levulinic acid, Parfum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium levulinate, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed lepidium meyenii root, Sodium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract, Phytic acid, Equisetum arvense extract, Sodium benzoate, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol, Citronellol, 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.
| AbsolutionLe Booster LIFT Concentrated SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Beauty DropsHyaluronic Acid | First Aid BeautySkin Lab Retinol Serum 0.25% Pure Concentrate Sensitive | PatykaAdvanced Plumping Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | — | $38.40 | $110.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Retinol | Hexapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Absolution - Le Booster LIFT Concentrated Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.25% - 0.45%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45% and glycerin 2.40% - 2.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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