What's In My Jar
Acaderma Invisible Shield - Defense Serum
Acaderma

Acaderma Invisible Shield - Defense Serum

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
See all ingredients

Works for

Anti-aging
Resveratrol, Astaxanthin + 1 more
May help
What the product description says
“Powered by our exclusive antioxidant ingredient SesaHelio® and a blend of 11 clinically proven actives, this revolutionary serum prevents fine lines, wrinkles and shields against environmental damage, revealing radiant, youthful skin.”
Source: Acaderma

This product contains astaxanthin, resveratrol. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

ResveratrolKey activeEffect: MediumHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone~1.7–2.1%
AstaxanthinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation~0.2–0.4%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.3–0.6%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Resveratrol, Astaxanthin + 4 more
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin, resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

ResveratrolKey activeEffect: HighHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone~1.7–2.1%
AstaxanthinKey activeEffect: HighHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation~0.2–0.4%
Tocopheryl acetateEffect: LowA 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.~1.2–1.4%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~0.25–0.45%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.25–0.5%
TocopherolUnder-dosedPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.3–0.6%
Moisturizing
Side benefit · Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 10 more
Works

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: glycerin, butylene glycol.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.2–3.9%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.6–3.1%
EctoinKey activeEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~1.4–1.8%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~1–1.2%
Plankton extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.65%
Sesamum indicum seed extractKey activeEffect: HighPlant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration~0.35–0.65%
Laminaria ochroleuca extractKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~0.25–0.45%
Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~5.2–6.4%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~4.1–5%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.65%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.3–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Medium risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Rhododendron ferrugineum extract—High~0.2–0.4%est.
Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.6–3.1%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1–1.2%est.
ResveratrolHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin toneMedium~1.7–2.1%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~1.2–1.4%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.6–0.95%est.
Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
AstaxanthinHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammationMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.45–0.65%est.
Laminaria ochroleuca extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.25–0.5%est.

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Dicaprylyl carbonate~5.2–6.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

More about Dicaprylyl carbonate
Butylene glycol~4.1–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

More about Butylene glycol
Glycerin~3.2–3.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Glycerin
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.6–3.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

More about Caprylic/capric triglyceride
1,2-hexanediol~1–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about 1,2-hexanediol
Resveratrol~1.7–2.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

More about Resveratrol
Ectoin~1.4–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

More about Ectoin
Tocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Helianthus annuus seed oil~1–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Carbomer~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

More about Carbomer
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.6–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
Inulin lauryl carbamate~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Inulin lauryl carbamate
Phenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.35–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration

More about Sesamum indicum seed extract
Plankton extract~0.45–0.65%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Plankton extract
Paeonia officinalis flower extract~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Paeonia officinalis flower extract
Lecithin~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin
Tocopherol~0.3–0.6%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

More about Tocopherol
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Laminaria ochroleuca extract~0.25–0.5%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Laminaria ochroleuca extract
Leucojum aestivum bulb extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Leucojum aestivum bulb extract
Rhododendron ferrugineum extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Rhododendron ferrugineum extract
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oil
Astaxanthin~0.2–0.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation

More about Astaxanthin
Inula helenium extract~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Inula helenium extract
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

More about Hydroxyacetophenone
Phenethyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Phenethyl alcohol
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

More about Sodium hydroxide
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

More about Citric acid
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Ethylhexylglycerin
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Potassium sorbate
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

More about Sodium benzoate
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, 1,2-hexanediol, Resveratrol, Ectoin, Tocopheryl acetate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Phenoxyethanol, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Plankton extract, Paeonia officinalis flower extract, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Leucojum aestivum bulb extract, Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Astaxanthin, Inula helenium extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Acaderma
$82.00
Buy
Amazon USPrice as of 11/13 15:12 GMT
$82.00
Buy

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Worth comparing, line by line.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
AcadermaInvisible Shield - Defense SerumYOUR PRODUCTDr. Barbara SturmThe Good C Vitamin C SerumBIOHEAL BOHNAD PRIZCELL Glow Power SerumImage skincareThe MAX Wrinkle Smoother
Match—40%38%38%
Price$82.00$144.72+$62.72$34.00−$48.00$84.00+$2.00
Shared key ingredients—4 of 116 of 113 of 11
Key difference—PanthenolAscorbic Acid PolypeptideAcetyl Hexapeptide-1
Irritancy Medium Low Medium Low
Drying alcohol————
View product Shop Shop Shop
  • matches yours
  • differs
  • cheaper

More alternatives: Mesoestetic Age Element Anti-wrinkle ConcentratePurito SEOUL Hydro Wave Deep Sea Serum

Cheaper alternatives? See how this stacks up against similar formulas.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder

Product summary

"Acaderma - Invisible Shield - Defense Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (glycerin 0.15% - 0.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails from 23.00$ up to 80.00$ in the United States.

For a detailed price comparison: click here.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin permeation and antioxidant efficacy of topically applied resveratrollink.springer.com
  4. 4
    Chemoprevention of skin cancer by grape constituent resveratrol: relevance to human disease? fasebj.org
  5. 5
    Evaluation of efficacy and tolerance of a nighttime topical antioxidant containing resveratrol, baicalin, and vitamin e for treatment of mild to moderately photodamaged skineuropepmc.org
  6. 6
    Resveratrol as a Multifunctional Topical Hypopigmenting Agentmdpi.com
Acaderma Invisible Shield - Defense Serum
AcadermaInvisible Shield - Defense Serum
Buy at Acaderma$82.00$82.00as of 11/13 15:12 GMT

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Buy at Acaderma$82.00$82.00as of 11/13 15:12 GMT

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.