AMELIORATE

AMELIORATE Face Care Transforming Facial Serum

Name: AMELIORATE - Face Care Transforming Facial Serum
Brand: AMELIORATE

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Urea, Glycerin + 9 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Transform your skin with this hydrating and exfoliating serum, charged with a powerhouse of high-performance active ingredients to provide visibly smoother skin.”

Source: Allbeauty

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea

UreaHero· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations~0.25–0.4%

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~4.1–5%

Lactococcus ferment lysateKey activeEffect: HighConsists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin~3.1–3.8%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.35–0.6%

Hydrolyzed milk proteinKey activeEffect: Medium~0.35–0.6%

SerineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.3–0.5%

Sodium lactateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product~0.25–0.5%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.5–0.75%

Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.25–0.45%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn 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)~0.4–0.6%

AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.15–0.25%

Exfoliation

Urea, Allantoin + 1 more

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What the product description says

“Transform your skin with this hydrating and exfoliating serum, charged with a powerhouse of high-performance active ingredients to provide visibly smoother skin.”

Source: Allbeauty

This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

UreaEffect: MediumNaturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations~0.25–0.4%

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.15–0.25%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Serine, Lactococcus ferment lysate + 1 more

May help

This product contains serine. This ingredient 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.

SerineKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.3–0.5%

Lactococcus ferment lysateEffect: LowConsists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin~3.1–3.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

8 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 6 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–0.75%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Acacia senegal gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product textureMedium~1.9–2.4%est.

Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~1.1–1.3%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.6–0.9%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.4–0.6%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Phytic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmeticsMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Ammonium lactate~6.9–8.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glycerin~4.1–5%

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

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Lactococcus ferment lysate~3.1–3.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Sclerotium gum~2.3–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Acacia senegal gum~1.9–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture

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Xanthan gum~1.6–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Mel extract~1.4–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Levulinic acid~1.1–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Sodium levulinate~0.6–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Pentylene glycol~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Lactic acid~0.4–0.6%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

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)

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.35–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Hydrolyzed milk protein~0.35–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Serine~0.3–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

More about Serine

Sodium lactate~0.25–0.5%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Sorbitol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Urea~0.25–0.4%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingExfoliation

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

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Phytic acid~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics

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Sodium chloride~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Linalool~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Citronellol~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Limonene~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Coumarin~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Juniperus mexicana oil~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Allantoin~0.15–0.25%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ammonium lactate, Glycerin, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Sclerotium gum, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Mel extract, Levulinic acid, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Sodium levulinate, Parfum, Pentylene glycol, Lactic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed milk protein, 1,2-hexanediol, Serine, Sodium lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Phytic acid, Sodium chloride, Linalool, Sodium benzoate, Citronellol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Limonene, Coumarin, Juniperus mexicana oil, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Allantoin, Pelargonium graveolens oil

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	AMELIORATEFace Care Transforming Facial SerumYOUR PRODUCT	Erno LaszloFirmarine Face Serum	The OrdinaryBuffet + Copper Peptides 1%	Skin proudDaily AHA BHA Detox Tonic with Glycolic, Lactic and Salicylic Acid
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Shared key ingredients	—	6 of 8	5 of 8	4 of 8
Key difference	—	Retinyl Palmitate	Copper Tripeptide-1	Niacinamide
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	High
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Product summary

"AMELIORATE - Face Care Transforming Facial Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing

This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (urea 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium lactate 0.25% - 0.45%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.30% - 0.60% and glycerin 4.10% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.