Andalou Naturals Sensitive 1000 Roses Absolute Serum
Works for
MoisturizingBiosaccharide gum-1, Cetyl alcohol + 9 moreWorks
“Flower power for beautiful skin, this potent elixir, with alpine rose stem cells, delivers essential hydration and dermal vitality to soothe and nourish sensitive skin as pomegranate uplifts tone and moisture-binding humectants help revive skin's hydro lipid barrier for a flawless looking complexion.Size 1 fl. oz.”
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, 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: squalane, cetyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa damascena extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- 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 juiceWater~11–17%
Rosa damascena flower water~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterBiosaccharide gum-1~3.3–5%
- 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-1Cetyl alcohol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSqualane~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 SqualaneLecithin~1.3–1.9%
- 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 extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bisabolol~0.55–1.35%
- 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 BisabololSodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMagnolia officinalis bark extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Boswellia serrata extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina fruit oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilPunica granatum seed oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can 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 extractAspalathus linearis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.2–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolPhenethyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Rosa damascena extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Biosaccharide gum-1, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Squalane, Lecithin, Unknown, Rosa damascena extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Unknown, Bisabolol, Sodium hyaluronate, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aspalathus linearis extract, Tocopherol, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa damascena extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel 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.
| Andalou NaturalsSensitive 1000 Roses Absolute SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Andalou NaturalsBrightening Turmeric + C Enlighten Serum | DarphinIntral Rescue Super Concentrate | Dr. RoebuckPERKY Collagen Boosting Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $28.99 | $48.49 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Phytosphingosine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"Andalou Naturals - Sensitive 1000 Roses Absolute Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 1.15% and biosaccharide gum-1 3.30% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Andalou Naturals" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 18.89$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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