Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks well
“BABOR, Skinovage This exclusive serum helps improve the skin's moisture level and revitalises the skin through a combination of ATP and algin.”
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It also improves skin elasticity for a more youthful complexion.”
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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The papaya extract helps eliminate dead skin cells and boost skin regeneration.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The skin appears more even, vibrant, firm, and radiant.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolButylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
- 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 glycolPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateBetaine~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAlcohol denat.~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanthenol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolXanthan gum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium adenosine triphosphate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Algin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rhododendron ferrugineum extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric 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 acidBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSaccharide isomerate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Pantolactone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLimonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Betaine, Alcohol denat., Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Xanthan gum, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Algin, Sodium hydroxide, Carica papaya fruit extract, Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Saccharide isomerate, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Pantolactone, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Citronellol
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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.
| BABORSkinovage Vitalizing SerumYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCAREHylaboost Multiweight Serum | Shani Darden Skin CareMoisture Boost Plumping Serum | AvèneTolerance Control Intensive Skin Recovery Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 67% | 66% |
| Price | — | — | $70.14 | $32.29 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Chondrus Crispus Extract | — |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BABOR - Skinovage Vitalizing Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.95% - 1.45%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (pantolactone 0.05% - 0.20%, saccharide isomerate 0.10% - 0.40%, panthenol 0.95% - 1.45%, betaine 1.50% - 2.30% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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