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Anti-blemishMelia azadirachta leaf extractNot delivered
“Built upon a plant based formula, the gentle serum effectively eliminates excess shine and prevents further blemishes developing while calming the redness of current breakouts.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 2 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Nasturtium officinale extract, Equisetum arvense extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilDisodium lauriminodipropionate~5.3–6.5%
Tocopheryl phosphate~3.1–3.8%
Cetearyl olivate~2.5–3%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSorbitan olivate~1.7–2.1%
Maltodextrin~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCetyl alcohol~0.9–1.1%
- 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 alcoholAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinatePeg-100 stearate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateXanthan gum~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractDisodium edta~0.5–0.7%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Urtica dioica extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nasturtium officinale extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractEquisetum arvense extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAcacia dealbata flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Disodium lauriminodipropionate, Tocopheryl phosphate, Cetearyl olivate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbitan olivate, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl alcohol, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Peg-100 stearate, Xanthan gum, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Disodium edta, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Urtica dioica extract, Nasturtium officinale extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Parfum, Acacia dealbata flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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| ARK SkincareARK Clearing SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Pacifica BeautyVegan Ceramide Serum | NeutrogenaHydro Boost Night Pressed Serum | Avant Skincare8 Hour Anti-Oxidising and Retexturing Hyaluronic Facial Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | — | $13.59 | $71.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Dimethicone | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ARK Skincare - ARK Clearing Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 62.10$ in the United States and for 45.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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