Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Glycosyl trehalose + 6 moreWorks
“Hydration Charger Serum”
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, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.
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: persea gratissima fruit extract, ethyl oleate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~6.5–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholGlycerin~2.9–4.4%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAsparagus officinalis stem extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycosyl trehalose~1.3–1.9%
Hydrolyzed prunus domestica~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed prunus domesticaNasturtium officinale extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractPersea gratissima fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
Polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Ribes nigrum fruit extractTocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolCarbomer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCellulose gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumDi-c12-15 pareth-8 phosphate~0.2–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Ethyl oleate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ethyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell
More about Ethyl oleateHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysatePolysorbate 80~0.1–0.35%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateMethylparaben~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.01–0.05%
Geraniol~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Asparagus officinalis stem extract, Glycosyl trehalose, Hydrolyzed prunus domestica, Nasturtium officinale extract, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Cellulose gum, Di-c12-15 pareth-8 phosphate, Disodium edta, Ethyl oleate, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Polysorbate 80, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Methylparaben, Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
| Anna SuiHydration Charger SerumYOUR PRODUCT | NorevaIklen+ Anti-Dark Spot Corrector Serum | It'S SKINAloe Relaxing Serum | SollallaUltimate Hydrate Hyaluronic Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $50.00 | $54.70+$4.70 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Benzophenone-4 | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Anna Sui - Hydration Charger Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.90% - 4.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 50.00$ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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