Alteya Organics Illuminating Perfecting Serum
Works for
MoisturizingPolyglyceryl-6 stearate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 14 moreWorks
“Formulated with organic plant extracts, this invigorating serum is designed to deeply nourish and hydrate skin and improve radiance.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: copernicia cerifera wax, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, TocopherolNot delivered
“A lightweight serum that helps repair skin damage done during the day and promotes skin's youthful glow and texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosa damascena flower extract + 5 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%
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 juicePolyglyceryl-6 stearate~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearatePolyglyceryl-6 behenate~3–3.7%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilGlycerin~1.9–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinOenothera biennis oil~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilSodium carrageenan~1.3–1.6%
Sea salt~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltPhenethyl alcohol~0.8–1.2%
Sea water~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterGlyceryl caprylate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateRosa canina seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilGlyceryl undecylenate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateSalvia hispanica seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilRosa damascena flower oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCopernicia cerifera wax~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxLecithin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinRosa damascena flower extract~0.3–0.5%
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterJasminum grandiflorum flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Jasminum grandiflorum flower extractSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 triglyceridePistacia lentiscus gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Pistacia lentiscus gumXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Eugenol~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Oenothera biennis oil, Sodium carrageenan, Sea salt, Phenethyl alcohol, Sea water, Glyceryl caprylate, Rosa canina seed oil, Glyceryl undecylenate, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Copernicia cerifera wax, Lecithin, Rosa damascena flower extract, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pistacia lentiscus gum, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol
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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.
| Alteya OrganicsIlluminating Perfecting SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Andalou NaturalsTurmeric Enlight Serum | CakeBouncy Milk Serum Ultra Hydrating Serum | Fourth Ray BeautyAvocado + Aloe Double Shot Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | $54.00 | — | — | $14.00−$40.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Alteya Organics - Illuminating Perfecting Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.40% and glycerin 1.90% - 2.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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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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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
- 3Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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