Ahava Dead Sea Osmoter Concentrate Even Tone Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Niacinamide + 2 moreNot delivered
“Dead Sea Osmoter Concentrate Even Tone Serum”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.15–0.3%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Dead Sea Osmoter Concentrate Even Tone Serum”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Cyclomethicone, Glycerin + 19 moreWorks
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, cyclomethicone.
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, dimethiconol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract, Citrus aurantium sinensis peel extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclomethicone~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinIsodecyl isononanoate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maris aqua~2.4–2.9%
Sea water~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterPvp~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpCaprylyl methicone~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeDibutyl adipate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerDimethicone~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeTrehalose~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.35–0.6%
- 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 extractPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–0.65%
- 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 juiceOlea europaea leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractCitrus aurantium amara fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium sinensis peel extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus reticulata fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidLaminaria digitata extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 TocopherolButylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 glycolBisabolol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 BisabololNiacinamide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideGlucosyl hesperidin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
More about Glucosyl hesperidinPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCyclopentasiloxane~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxanePropylene carbonate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateSodium lactate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePeg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymerParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumFarnesol~0.2–0.35%
Dimethiconol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolDisteardimonium hectorite~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Ascorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
- 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~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLactic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Isodecyl isononanoate, Maris aqua, Unknown, Sea water, Pvp, Caprylyl methicone, Dibutyl adipate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dimethicone, Trehalose, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Olea europaea leaf extract, Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract, Citrus aurantium sinensis peel extract, Citrus reticulata fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Unknown, Laminaria digitata extract, Tocopherol, Butylene glycol, Bisabolol, Niacinamide, Glucosyl hesperidin, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene carbonate, Sodium lactate, Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer, Parfum, Farnesol, Dimethiconol, Disteardimonium hectorite, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| AhavaDead Sea Osmoter Concentrate Even Tone SerumYOUR PRODUCT | AHCHydrating Korean Skincare Aqualuronic Face Serum | OlaySuper Serum 5 Serum Benefits In One | MedicubeTriple Collagen Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | — | $25.61 | $29.94 | $16.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 14 | 7 of 14 | 7 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Lactic Acid | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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