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Bellflower Hibiscus Anti-Aging Serum

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%Adenosine 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

"Bellflower - Hibiscus Anti-Aging Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.80% - 2.20%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Peptides (nonapeptide-1 0.10% - 0.20%, hexapeptide-9 0.10% - 0.20%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.20% - 0.40%, tripeptide-1 0.20% - 0.35%, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.15% - 0.30%, copper tripeptide-1 0.20% - 0.40% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.20% - 0.40%). 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.
Adenosine 0.30% - 0.55%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Humectants (hexapeptide-9 0.10% - 0.20%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45%, hydrolyzed collagen 0.45% - 0.65%, arginine 0.45% - 0.65% and glycerin 4.10% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Hibiscus Anti-Aging Serum

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1, hexapeptide-9, nonapeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, tripeptide-1.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

adenosine 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

hexapeptide-9 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Features natural oil component and mushroom extract that moisturize the skin and soothe the skin from external stress.

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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: arginine, 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: arginine, hydrolyzed collagen.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1, hexapeptide-9, niacinamide, nonapeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, tripeptide-1

tripeptide-1 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

nonapeptide-1 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

adenosine 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

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Potential irritants

hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract 1.5% - 1.9%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

lonicera japonica flower extract 1% - 1.3%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.9% - 7.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

glycerin 4.1% - 5%

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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

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Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene glycol, Niacinamide, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Glycosyl trehalose, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed collagen, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Tremella fuciformis extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Acorus calamus root extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Caprylyl glycol, Wheat amino acids, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Copper tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Natto gum, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1

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Key ingredients	hexapeptide-9 tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +11 more Other: madecassoside acetyl tetrapeptide-2 +16 more	Common: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +8 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 ceramide np +6 more	Common: hexapeptide-9 tripeptide-1 +9 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 panthenol +7 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +11 more Other: madecassoside acetyl tetrapeptide-2 +16 more	Common: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +8 more Other: hexapeptide-11 dimethicone +2 more	Common: hexapeptide-9 niacinamide +8 more Other: dipeptide-2 dipeptide-4 +38 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +8 more Other: madecassoside capryloyl salicylic acid +5 more	Common: niacinamide hexapeptide-9 +8 more Other: ascorbic acid hexapeptide-11 +14 more	Common: hexapeptide-9 copper tripeptide-1 +9 more Other: ferulic acid panthenol +8 more	Common: tripeptide-1 niacinamide +8 more Other: hexapeptide-11 hyaluronic acid +5 more	Common: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +10 more Other: panthenol ceramide np +10 more
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Potential Irritants	anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? salvia sclarea oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis flower extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	eclipta prostrata leaf extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis flower extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	perilla ocymoides seed oil Has skin benefit? coptis japonica root extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	rosa multiflora fruit extract Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +107 more	water Has skin benefit? chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more

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Bellflower Hibiscus Anti-Aging Serum

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

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