bareMinerals Ageless Genius Firming & Wrinkle Smoothing Serum
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 13 moreWorks well
“A blend of potent botanical extracts hydrates and protects for a more youthful, radiant complexion.”
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:
acetyl hydroxyproline, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, arginine/lysine polypeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingRetinyl palmitate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 3 moreMay help
“Ageless Genius Firming & Wrinkle Smoothing Serum”
This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, arginine/lysine polypeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, retinyl palmitate. There is some human evidence that these ingredients help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Retinyl palmitateMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (malpighia punicifolia fruit extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Retinyl palmitate + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.6–6.8%
- 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 glycolPropanediol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethicone~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeIsodecyl neopentanoate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateSqualane~1.9–2.3%
- 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 SqualaneGlycerin~1.6–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinBehenyl alcohol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholDipeptide-15~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~1.1–1.4%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractMalpighia punicifolia fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Malpighia punicifolia fruit extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.4–0.65%
- 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 extractFagus sylvatica bud extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSodium methyl stearoyl taurate~0.7–1%
Retinyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateCarbomer~0.3–0.55%
- 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 CarbomerBatyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
More about Batyl alcoholDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan laurate~0.25–0.5%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Arginine/lysine polypeptide~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Arginine/lysine polypeptidePotassium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium metaphosphate~0.25–0.4%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterPolysorbate 20~0.25–0.5%
Saccharide hydrolysate~0.25–0.45%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 crosspolymerLauroyl lysine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineGold~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.4%
Acetyl hydroxyproline~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that can support ceramides production in skin and reduce water-loss
More about Acetyl hydroxyprolineParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~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~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMica~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Squalane, Glycerin, Behenyl alcohol, Dipeptide-15, Silica, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Stearyl alcohol, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Retinyl palmitate, Carbomer, Batyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Sorbitan laurate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Arginine/lysine polypeptide, Potassium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Sodium metaphosphate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Polysorbate 20, Saccharide hydrolysate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Lauroyl lysine, Gold, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl hydroxyproline, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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| bareMineralsAgeless Genius Firming & Wrinkle Smoothing SerumYOUR PRODUCT | AlgenistELEVATE Firming & Lifting Contouring Serum | No7Early Defence Glow Activating Serum | La ChênaieSupreme Anti-Aging Serum | |
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| Match | — | 61% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | — | — | $26.39 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Salicylic Acid | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"bareMinerals - Ageless Genius Firming & Wrinkle Smoothing Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.30% - 0.55%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.25% - 0.40%, arginine/lysine polypeptide 0.20% - 0.40%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.25% - 0.50% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.25% - 0.50%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (acetyl hydroxyproline 0.25% - 0.45%, saccharide hydrolysate 0.25% - 0.45% and glycerin 1.60% - 1.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "bareMinerals" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 40.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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