What's In My Jar
BAWDY The Super Tight Body Serum
BAWDY

BAWDY The Super Tight Body Serum

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
See all ingredients

Works for

Moisturizing
Panthenol, Glycerin + 5 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Super Tight is a unique blend of botanicals that works to improve overall firmness, moisture and elasticity.”
Source: Skinstore

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

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.5–2.3%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–5.8%
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products~2–3%
Lycium barbarum fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~1.1–1.7%
Biosaccharide gum-1Key active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps 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~0.15–0.6%
Maltooligosyl glucoside· HumectantEffect: LowHelps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.7–4.1%
Caesalpinia spinosa gum· EmollientEffect: Low~0.35–0.85%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate
May help

This product contains antioxidants (lycium barbarum 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.

Lycium barbarum fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~1.1–1.7%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphateUnder-dosedA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Tilia americana flower extract, Equisetum arvense extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Tilia americana flower extract—High~0.6–1.35%est.
Equisetum arvense extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Lycium barbarum fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layerMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin CMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Caesalpinia spinosa gum—Medium~0.35–0.85%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
Alternatives
The closest match we found
The Body Serum - With Hyaluronic Acid
Nécessaire The Body Serum - With Hyaluronic Acid
Closest match58% match
$55.00
View all alternatives

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Glycerin
Propanediol~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

More about Propanediol
Maltooligosyl glucoside~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Maltooligosyl glucoside
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~2–3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products

More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate
Panthenol~1.5–2.3%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

More about Panthenol
Maltodextrin~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

More about Maltodextrin
Lycium barbarum fruit extract~1.1–1.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

More about Lycium barbarum fruit extract
Wine~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Wine
Tilia americana flower extract~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Tilia americana flower extract
Urtica dioica leaf extract~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Urtica dioica leaf extract
Equisetum arvense extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

More about Equisetum arvense extract
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.35–0.8%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphate
Caesalpinia spinosa gum~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Caesalpinia spinosa gum
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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-1
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Citric acid~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

More about Citric acid
Ci 19140~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

More about Ci 19140
Ci 17200~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

More about Ci 17200
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Maltooligosyl glucoside, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Wine, Tilia americana flower extract, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Biosaccharide gum-1, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Ci 19140, Ci 17200, Parfum

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Amazon US
Price unavailable Out of stock
Check

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
BAWDYThe Super Tight Body SerumYOUR PRODUCTNécessaireThe Body Serum - With Hyaluronic AcidAcadermaThe Oasis - Barrier BoosterNARSLight Reflecting Firming Serum
Match—58%56%56%
Price—$55.00$68.00$101.18
Shared key ingredients—2 of 43 of 43 of 4
Key difference—NiacinamideMadecassosideCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
Irritancy High Low Medium Medium
Drying alcohol————
View product Shop Shop Shop
  • matches yours
  • differs
  • cheaper

More alternatives: Monday Muse THE JUICE - Daily SerumMZ Skin Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum

Cheaper alternatives? Browse formulas in the same category.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  4. 4
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  5. 5
    Water-soluble polysaccharide from dried Lycium barbarum fruits: Isolation, structural features and antioxidant activitysciencedirect.com
  6. 6
    Lycium barbarum polysaccharide protects human keratinocytes against UVB-induced photo-damagetandfonline.com
BAWDY The Super Tight Body Serum
BAWDYThe Super Tight Body Serum
Find on Amazon

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Find on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.