BABOR Doctor Babor Repair Cellular: Ultimate ECM Repair Serum
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Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Niacinamide + 1 moreNot delivered
“Over time, the serum may improve the appearance of signs of ageing.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Panthenol, Urea + 14 moreWorks well
“The active complex of 5% BIOGEN PLANT EXTRACT, Gatuline Skin Repair Bio and wakame extract promotes elastin and collagen formation, accelerates hyaluronic acid synthesis and inhibits various ageing factors.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructose, 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Alcohol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Polyglyceryl-5 laurate~4–6%
Alcohol denat.~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Alcohol~2.7–4.1%
- 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 AlcoholGlycerin~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 GlycerinPanthenol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.3–1.9%
- 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 juiceSorbitol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium pca~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSodium lactate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateCarbomer~0.4–0.95%
- 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 CarbomerMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Onopordum acanthium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePropylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractRumex acetosa leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nasturtium officinale extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractScrophularia nodosa extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect. Used as a fragrance
More about Scrophularia nodosa extractFumaria officinalis extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urtica dioica extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractPantolactone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneSodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Fructose~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseGlycine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineNiacinamide~0.05–0.2%
- 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 NiacinamideLactic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidUrea~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaInositol~0.05–0.1%
Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Polyglyceryl-5 laurate, Alcohol denat., Alcohol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sorbitol, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Onopordum acanthium flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Propylene glycol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rumex acetosa leaf extract, Nasturtium officinale extract, Scrophularia nodosa extract, Fumaria officinalis extract, Urtica dioica extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Sodium hydroxide, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Pantolactone, Sodium benzoate, Fructose, Glycine, Niacinamide, Lactic acid, Urea, Inositol, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| BABORDoctor Babor Repair Cellular: Ultimate ECM Repair SerumYOUR PRODUCT | KruidvatHyaluron Booster Drops | ISANAHyaluron Booster Feuchtigkeitskonzentrat | L300INTENSIVE MOISTURE FACE SERUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 69% | 69% | 66% |
| Price | — | — | $7.49 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 12 | 10 of 12 | 10 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Glycosphingolipids | Glycosphingolipids | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 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
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- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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