Works for
Anti-agingResveratrol, Alanyl glutamine + 2 moreMay help
“Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains alanyl glutamine, resveratrol. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 14 moreWorks
“Infused with powerful antioxidants, The Serum offers effective free radical protection whilst deeply hydrating your skin for a glowing complexion.”
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:
alanyl glutamine, anhydroxylitol.
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: arginine, squalane.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Resveratrol, Punica granatum extract + 5 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - punica granatum extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~1.7–2.6%
Cellulose~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseEthylhexyl polyhydroxystearate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Resveratrol~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
More about ResveratrolSqualane~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSodium acrylates copolymer~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~1.1–1.6%
- 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 tetraisopalmitateOryza sativa bran oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilMaltitol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolLeontopodium alpinum callus culture extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extractXylitylglucoside~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideLecithin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAnhydroxylitol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolCitric acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXylitol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolHydrolyzed rice protein~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinMaltodextrin~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Punica granatum extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractSodium phytate~0.15–0.6%
Glucose~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.5%
- 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 acetateAlanyl glutamine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Alanyl glutamineArginine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineOligopeptide-177~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Sodium chloride~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenylalanine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sisymbrium irio seed oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could help reduce inflammation due to high content of linolenic acid
More about Sisymbrium irio seed oilIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Cellulose, Ethylhexyl polyhydroxystearate, Resveratrol, Squalane, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Oryza sativa bran oil, Maltitol, Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract, Xylitylglucoside, Lecithin, Anhydroxylitol, Citric acid, Xylitol, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Maltodextrin, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, O-cymen-5-ol, Punica granatum extract, Sodium phytate, Glucose, Xanthan gum, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Alanyl glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Potassium sorbate, Sodium chloride, Phenylalanine, Sisymbrium irio seed oil
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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.
| Augustinus BaderThe Serum GWPYOUR PRODUCT | IOMA1 Hydra Optimum Moisture Serum | THE LAB by blanc douxOligo Hyaluronic Acid Hydro Serum | RoutinelyMULTI-MOLECULAR WEIGHT HA SERUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 48% | 48% |
| Price | — | $87.01 | $22.95 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | — | Panthenol | Diglycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Triple Hyaluronic Acid & Lipopeptide SerumSollalla Ultimate Hydrate Hyaluronic Serum
Product summary
"Augustinus Bader - The Serum GWP" is effective for: Anti-oxidation
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (arginine 0.10% - 0.35%, alanyl glutamine 0.10% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.70%, anhydroxylitol 0.35% - 0.80%, xylitylglucoside 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 4.30% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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