BABOR Essential Care Moisture Serum for Dry Skin
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Biosaccharide gum-1 + 8 moreWorks well
“Intensive moisturising concentrate for all, especially dry, skin types.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, 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
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“Dryness wrinkles appear smoothed.”
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, AlcoholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sorbitol~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hydroxide~3.1–4.6%
Biosaccharide gum-1~2.1–3.1%
- 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-1Pantolactone~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Butylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 glycolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.95–1.45%
- 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 juiceXanthan gum~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.05%
Alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 AlcoholTris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Polyglyceryl-5 laurate~0.2–0.75%
Panthenol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAllantoin~0.15–0.55%
- 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 AllantoinDisodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Avena strigosa seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.35%
Water~0.1–0.3%
Methylsilanol mannuronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerGlycerin~0.05–0.25%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hyaluronate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLecithin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCitric 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 acidIngredient list view
Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Biosaccharide gum-1, Pantolactone, Sorbic acid, Butylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Sodium benzoate, Polyglyceryl-5 laurate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Avena strigosa seed extract, Potassium sorbate, Ci 42090, Water, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Lecithin, Citric acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 Serum for Dry SkinYOUR PRODUCT | endota spaPeptide 8 Hyaluronic Serum | MDOPowerful EGF Ampoules | Avant SkincareFlawless Energising and Oxygenating Caffeine 2-1 Face and Eye Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 58% |
| Price | — | $126.40 | — | $61.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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