
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:
betaine, carnosine.
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.
“Helps brighten skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, photodamage , and other signs of aging .”
This product contains carnosine, centella asiatica extract. 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.
“Works to help refine skin texture and reduce the appearance of redness and brown spots .”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract, centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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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 triglycerideOne 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 GlycerinUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerAn 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.
More about SqualaneCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneSoftens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineUsed to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
More about PhosphatidylcholineCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractA 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 extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractCan help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneineA green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractAn 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 BisabololMushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPure 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 TocopherolA 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 oilActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolA 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 acetateHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidWater, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Squalane, Sodium ascorbate, Ubiquinone, Ectoin, Physalis angulata extract, Betaine, Phosphatidylcholine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Carnosine, Centella asiatica extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Ergothioneine, Dunaliella salina extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Bisabolol, Lactoferrin, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Propanediol, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Mannitol, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| ALASTIN SkincareC-Radical Defense Antioxidant SerumYOUR PRODUCT | INNBEAUTY PROJECTElastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides | FormulystAnti-Aging Concentrate | Dr. Barbara SturmThe Good C Vitamin C Serum | |
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| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $218.00 | $52.00−$166.00 | — | $144.72−$73.28 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 15 | 6 of 15 | 5 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Alpha-Arbutin | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"Alastin - C-Radical Defense Antioxidant Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
The product retails for 218.00$ in the United States.
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