Works for
MoisturizingBetaine, Glycerin + 2 moreWorks
“Drench your skin in nourishment with the BABOR Ampoule Active Night.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“A boost of Salix Nigra Bark works in unison with Algae and Truffle extracts, helping to minimise the appearance of fine lines and the look of ageing skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Salix nigra bark extract~7.6–11.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractBetaine~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePolyglyceryl-5 laurate~2.4–3.7%
Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~1.4–2%
- 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 CarbomerParfum~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.95–1.45%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Tuber aestivum extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.75%
Pelvetia canaliculata extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPlankton extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractTris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Salix nigra bark extract, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-5 laurate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Tuber aestivum extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Pelvetia canaliculata extract, Alcohol, Plankton extract, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Sorbic acid, Citric acid
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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.
| BABORAmpoule Active NightYOUR PRODUCT | BootsIngredients Hyaluronic Acid Serum | Geek GorgeousHA 5 Rich Serum | Trinny LondonPlump Up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 46% | 45% |
| Price | — | — | $9.99 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Panthenol | Hexapeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: ISANA pure SerumSkintegra Lunar Concentrate Serum
Product summary
"BABOR - Ampoule Active Night" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.90%, glycerin 2.10% - 3.20% and betaine 3.70% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 27.97$ up to 39.95$ in the United States, for 79.89A$ in Australia, from 29.80£ up to 33.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 50.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
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