Bigger than Beauty Skincare TEST- BTBS Liquid Brilliance Super Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Ferulic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Our lightweight serum is packed with a high-potency blend of niacinamide and amino acids to visibly smooth the look of lines, boosting skin with multidimensional radiance and bounce.This skin-soothing formula rapidly brightens dullness and visibly smooths the look of lines and wrinkles, supercharging skin with multidimensional radiance and bouncy hydration.97% agreed that this face serum helped brighten dull-looking skin and that their skin appeared more radiant.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: alanine, ferulic acid.
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.
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Creatine + 5 moreWorks well
“Our lightweight serum is packed with a high-potency blend of niacinamide and amino acids to visibly smooth the look of lines, boosting skin with multidimensional radiance and bounce.This skin-soothing formula rapidly brightens dullness and visibly smooths the look of lines and wrinkles, supercharging skin with multidimensional radiance and bouncy hydration.97% agreed that this face serum helped brighten dull-looking skin and that their skin appeared more radiant.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: creatine, ferulic acid, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, serine, threonine.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Creatine, Ferulic acid + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - creatine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Panthenol + 24 moreWorks well
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:
alanine, arginine.
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, limnanthes alba seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, panthenol
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, AllantoinWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolysorbate 20~2.7–3.3%
Niacinamide~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideBetaine~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCitrus aurantium dulcis flower extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Punica granatum bark/fruit extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ectoin~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinHedychium coronarium root extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethyl isosorbide~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbidePanthenol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetate1,2-hexanediol~0.45–0.65%
Glyceryl glucoside~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideSodium pca~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaAllantoin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCreatine~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
More about CreatineTrehalose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSodium lactate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePalmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.25–0.45%
- 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-38Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizatePca~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ferulic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidMaltodextrin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSerine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineAlanine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineGlycine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineTetraselmis suecica extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glutamic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilLysine hcl~0.25–0.45%
Threonine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineArginine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractProline~0.2–0.4%
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Betaine, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Punica granatum bark/fruit extract, Ectoin, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Dimethyl isosorbide, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl glucoside, Sodium pca, Allantoin, Creatine, Trehalose, Sodium lactate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Pca, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Ferulic acid, Maltodextrin, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Tetraselmis suecica extract, Glutamic acid, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Lysine hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Proline, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Xanthan gum, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| Match | — | 100% | 82% | 80% |
| Price | — | $59.00 | — | $65.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 24 of 24 | 6 of 24 | 12 of 24 |
| Key difference | — | — | Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
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Product summary
"Bigger than Beauty Skincare - TEST- BTBS Liquid Brilliance™ Super Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.30% - 2.80%). 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 (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.25% - 0.45%). 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 (arginine 0.20% - 0.35%, glutamic acid 0.25% - 0.45%, glycine 0.25% - 0.45%, alanine 0.25% - 0.45%, pca 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium lactate 0.25% - 0.50%, trehalose 0.25% - 0.50%, sodium pca 0.35% - 0.60%, glyceryl glucoside 0.40% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 0.70%, panthenol 0.50% - 0.75%, betaine 1.80% - 2.20% and glycerin 4.30% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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