AXIS Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule
Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Centella asiatica extract + 13 moreWorks
“Infused with extracts derived from artichoke, centella and tea tree, this skin-reviving ampoule replenishes moisture while soothing irritation.”
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:
arginine, betaine.
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.
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza uralensis root extractNot delivered
“Centella, Tea Tree and Aloe Vera are also included to help nourish the skin whilst Licorice helps to brighten skin tone.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-blemishCentella asiatica extract, Beta-glucan + 2 moreNot delivered
“Phytonutrients defend against bacteria and pollutants to prevent future breakouts and irritation.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Adenosine + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Cynara scolymus leaf extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Cannot attest to behavior under makeup( as I don’t use it) but in every other regard I highly recommend. Though I use it with other barrier restoring products I feel confident in saying that this product truly works. I went from super dry(+flaking) and irritated skin to hydrated and can now handle actives.
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf water~6.9–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf waterButylene glycol~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium hyaluronate~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCentella asiatica extract~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePropanediol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractHieracium umbellatum extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cynara scolymus leaf extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
More about Cynara scolymus leaf extractSorbitol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractDioscorea japonica root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria japonica extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extract1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerLinum usitatissimum seed extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hibiscus esculentus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating
More about Hibiscus esculentus fruit extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.25–0.45%
- 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 juiceArctium lappa root extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractHibiscus mutabilis flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Corchorus olitorius leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rheum palmatum root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Althaea rosea flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethyl sulfone~0.2–0.35%
Chlorphenesin~0.15–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Polyglutamic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidBeta-glucan~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanArginine~0.05–0.15%
- 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 ArginineAllantoin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAdenosine~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Centella asiatica extract, Glycerin, Betaine, Propanediol, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Hieracium umbellatum extract, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Sorbitol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Laminaria japonica extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Arctium lappa root extract, Hibiscus mutabilis flower extract, Corchorus olitorius leaf extract, Rheum palmatum root extract, Althaea rosea flower extract, Dimethyl sulfone, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglutamic acid, Beta-glucan, Arginine, Allantoin, Adenosine
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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.
| AXISArtichoke Intensive Skin Barrier AmpouleYOUR PRODUCT | AMPLE:NCeramide Shot Ampoule | SKIN 1004.Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule | ONE THINGCica B5 Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $19.59 | $26.59+$7.00 | — | $14.60−$4.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"AXIS - Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.10%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (arginine 0.20% - 0.35%, polyglutamic acid 0.25% - 0.45%, glycerin 2.00% - 2.40%, betaine 1.50% - 1.80% and sodium hyaluronate 3.00% - 3.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "AXIS" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 27.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 2999.99KSH in Kenya, for 27.70A$ in Australia and for 19.59$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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