Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate + 6 moreWorks well
“Essential Care Moisture Serum”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, pantolactone.
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 juiceNot delivered
“Hyaluronic acid and fermented aloe vera instantly and intensively moisturise the skin and soften the look of wrinkles caused by dehydration.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.3–9.5%
- 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~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolMethylsilanol mannuronate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanthenol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolXanthan gum~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarrageenan~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanParfum~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAllantoin~0.5–1.1%
- 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 AllantoinGellan gum~0.5–1.1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Maltodextrin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSaccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrateSodium 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 hyaluronateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Citric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCistus monspeliensis extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Pantolactone~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sorbitol, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Xanthan gum, Carrageenan, Parfum, Allantoin, Gellan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Citric acid, Cistus monspeliensis extract, Sodium hydroxide, Pantolactone, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Ci 42090
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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.
| BABOREssential Care Moisture SerumYOUR PRODUCT | MDOPowerful EGF Ampoules | L300INTENSIVE MOISTURE FACE SERUM | Mila MoursiHyaluronic Acid Restorative Elixir | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 61% |
| Price | — | — | — | $98.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Niacinamide | Acetyl Glucosamine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BABOR - Essential Care Moisture Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.60% - 2.40% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (0.50% - 1.10%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (pantolactone 0.10% - 0.30%, biosaccharide gum-1 0.15% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.70% and panthenol 1.60% - 2.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 19.78£ up to 544.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 64.59A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Skin 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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