Annayake

Annayake Wakame Anti-Stress Nourishing Serum

Name: Annayake - Wakame Anti-Stress Nourishing Serum
Brand: Annayake

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Anti-aging

Lactic acid ~0.3–0.7%

Under-dosed

What the product description says

“It reduces the frequency of muscular contractions, visibly decreasing the tension in the face, which generates micro-trauma, causing wrinkles.”

Source: Cocoon Center

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.15%

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)~0.3–0.7%

Moisturizing

Side benefit · Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 8 more

Works

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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).

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~3.8–5.7%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%

Undaria pinnatifida extractKey activeEffect: HighA seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect~0.1–0.4%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~3.6–5.4%

Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin~2.7–4%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~1.2–1.8%

Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.15–0.5%

Rosa damascena flower waterEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed 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~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa damascena flower water + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.55–1.3%est.

Rosa damascena flower waterUsed 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 irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.6–5.4%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~1.5–2.3%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.9–1.35%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~0.3–0.7%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%

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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Pentylene glycol~3.6–5.4%

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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Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2.7–4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Silica~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.5–2.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Propylene glycol~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.9–1.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.55–1.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Lactic acid~0.3–0.7%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-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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Rosa damascena flower water~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Ci 15985~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A colorant

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Citronellol~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Silica, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Propylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Lactic acid, Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa damascena flower oil, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Ci 19140, Tocopherol, Ci 15985, Citronellol

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Product summary

"Annayake - Wakame Anti-Stress Nourishing Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.85% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.