Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“A hydration boosting serum formulated with two forms of Hyaluronic Acid, known for their rejuvenating properties, and antioxidants to replenish moisture and protect against external free radical damage.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Niacinamide + 1 moreNot delivered
“A blend of high molecular and low molecular weight (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid) forms of hyaluronic acid that help to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by quenching the skin with hydration-boosting molecules.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateNot delivered
“Vitamin B3 to help fortify overall skin appearance, improve the look of discolouration, alleviate redness, balance oils and maintain hydration.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Tocopheryl acetate + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Backhousia citriodora leaf extract, Citrus glauca fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.6–9.9%
- 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 juiceGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinAcacia senegal gum~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanthenol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~1.1–1.6%
- 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 hyaluronate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractNiacinamide~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractBackhousia citriodora leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf extractTasmannia lanceolata fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus glauca fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Davidsonia jerseyana fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitatePotassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Citrus glauca fruit extract, Davidsonia jerseyana fruit extract, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium metabisulfite
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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.
| Aspect DrHyaluronic SerumYOUR PRODUCT | No7HydraLuminous+ Serum | DermaticaHydrating Hyaluronic Acid + Vit B5 Serum | SCINICHyaluronic Acid Ampoule Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 96% | 95% | 95% |
| Price | — | $24.08 | — | $17.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Centella Asiatica Extract | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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