Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Coco-caprylate + 11 moreWorks
“A super-fine grade of Hyaluronic Acid delivers an intense kick of plumping moisture for instantly hydrated skin, whilst Zin’cite™ protects the complexion from UV damage and loss of elasticity.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucosideMay help
“Turbo-charge your beauty regime with the Balance Me Vitamin C Repair Serum ; a lightweight anti-ageing serum with a 98% natural formulation, designed to brighten and firm the complexion whilst helping to minimise pigmentation and uneven skin tone.”
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucosideMay help
“Powered by Stabilised Vitamin C (an extended release form of L-Ascorbic Acid) to brighten and treat dark spots, the serum utilises Melavoid™, a root extract with anti-inflammatory benefits to even out skin tone.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ascorbyl glucoside, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil + 11 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~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-caprylate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateDicaprylyl carbonate~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonatePropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAscorbyl glucoside~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideMicrocrystalline cellulose~1.6–2%
Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Help oil and water mix together
More about Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateBorago officinalis seed oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCrambe abyssinica seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilSmithsonite extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidBoerhavia diffusa root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals
More about Boerhavia diffusa root extractVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilRubus fruticosus leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneRosa canina fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.35%
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilCellulose gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumCetearyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Maltodextrin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Citral~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateGeraniol~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Farnesol~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Propanediol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Microcrystalline cellulose, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Glyceryl stearate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Smithsonite extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Boerhavia diffusa root extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Rubus fruticosus leaf extract, Squalane, Rosa canina fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Cellulose gum, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Citronellol
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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.
| Balance MeVitamin C Repair SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Lise WatierAge Control Supreme Sublime Advanced Night Cream | Ursa MajorLunar Bloom Retinol Serum for Fine Lines, Wrinkles & Uneven Skin Tone | BY TERRYHyaluronic Global Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $92.89 | $60.80 | $109.42 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Retinal | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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