Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“You may have already fallen for Ameliorate's { Transforming Body Lotion }, but now feast your *ahem* face on this all-new Transforming Facial Serum: a deeply nourishing treatment that provides gentle exfoliation and intense hydration for up to 12 hours.”
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
ExfoliationUrea, Allantoin + 1 moreNot delivered
“You may have already fallen for Ameliorate's { Transforming Body Lotion }, but now feast your *ahem* face on this all-new Transforming Facial Serum: a deeply nourishing treatment that provides gentle exfoliation and intense hydration for up to 12 hours.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Serine, Lactococcus ferment lysate + 1 moreMay 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ammonium lactate~6.9–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinLactococcus ferment lysate~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateSclerotium gum~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumAcacia senegal gum~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMel extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Levulinic acid~1.1–1.3%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.8–1.2%
Sodium levulinate~0.6–0.9%
Parfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPentylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolLactic acid~0.4–0.6%
- 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 acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed milk protein~0.35–0.6%
1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.6%
Serine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 SerineSodium lactate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 lactateSorbitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolUrea~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about UreaPhytic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidSodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCoumarin~0.1–0.25%
Juniperus mexicana oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeAllantoin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPelargonium graveolens oil~0.05–0.1%
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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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.
| AMELIORATETransforming Facial SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Erno LaszloFirmarine Face Serum | The OrdinaryBuffet + Copper Peptides 1% | Skin proudDaily AHA BHA Detox Tonic with Glycolic, Lactic and Salicylic Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 56% | 52% |
| Price | — | $44.00 | $28.90 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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More alternatives: M. Asam Skin Jewels Amethyst TreatmentG.M. Collin HYDRAMUCINE OPTIMAL SERUM
Product summary
"AMELIORATE - Transforming Facial Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (urea 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium lactate 0.25% - 0.45%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.30% - 0.60% and glycerin 4.10% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 31.50$ up to 45.00$ in the United States, from 21.45£ up to 33.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 40.60A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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