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MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 3 moreWorks
“Enriched with anti-inflammatory chamomile to soothe and relieve dry, sensitive or sun damaged skin, whilst grapeseed oil delivers intense moisture so you can experience a soft, supple and smooth complexion.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, vitis vinifera seed oil.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloride + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloride, tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · TocopherolMay help
This product contains ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloride, tocopherol. These ingredients help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilRosmarinic acid~6.9–10.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~3.9–5.8%
- 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 TocopherolBisabolol~2.9–4.3%
- 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 BisabololWater~2.4–3.6%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.2–3.2%
- 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 triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.5%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateVitis vinifera seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilTapioca starch~1–1.5%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateTocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.35%
- 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 benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citronellyl methylcrotonate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBht~0.4–0.9%
Bisabolol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 BisabololDisodium edta~0.35–0.85%
Parfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.15–0.65%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBiosaccharide gum-4~0.15–0.55%
Citric acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Disodium rutinyl disulfate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloride~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A potent anti-oxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and protect from harmful effects of sun exposure, even though more studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness in topical applications
More about Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chlorideHordeum distichon extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractCitral~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Rosmarinic acid, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Tapioca starch, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium benzoate, Citronellyl methylcrotonate, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Bht, Bisabolol, Disodium edta, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide gum-4, Citric acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Linalool, Disodium rutinyl disulfate, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloride, Hordeum distichon extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Citral
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| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $15.37 | — | $11.79 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ARK Skincare - De-Stress Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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