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Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Melia azadirachta leaf extractWorks well
“DESCRIPTION Biodance Refreshing Sea Kelp Serum helps calm irritated skin, while purifying and balancing oil moisture. Reduces excess sebum and blackheads.”
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Lactobacillus/kelp ferment filtrate + 9 moreWorks well
“INGREDIENTS HOW TO USE Apply 2-3 pumps onto the face after toning and layer 1-2 more times if more hydration is needed.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": erythritol, 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: niacinamide
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Adenosine + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Lactobacillus/kelp ferment filtrate~22–33%
Propanediol~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~4.1–6.2%
- 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 glycolNiacinamide~3.5–5.3%
- 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 Niacinamide1,2-hexanediol~1.5–2.3%
Water~2–3%
Xylitol~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolErythritol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolGlycerin~1.1–1.7%
- 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 GlycerinGellan gum~1–1.5%
Xanthan gum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCalcium chloride~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.75%
Adenosine~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPvm/ma copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractWater~0.15–0.65%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSea water~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterSodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateTocopherol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSaccharide isomerate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateJania rubens extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kjellmaniella gyrata extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria japonica extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractSpirulina platensis extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractIngredient list view
Lactobacillus/kelp ferment filtrate, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Water, Xylitol, Erythritol, Glycerin, Gellan gum, Xanthan gum, Calcium chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Pvm/ma copolymer, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Unknown, Water, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sea water, Sodium polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Saccharide isomerate, Jania rubens extract, Kjellmaniella gyrata extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Spirulina platensis extract
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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.
| BIODANCERefreshing Sea Kelp Serum 30mlYOUR PRODUCT | The SaemThe Essential Lactobiotic Firming Ampoule | Coreana LabAmple:N Peptide Shot Ampoule | Beauty of JoseonRevive Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 81% | 80% | 80% |
| Price | — | $26.40 | $18.86 | $13.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Oatmeal Extract | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Ganoderma Lucidum Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BIODANCE - Buy Biodance Refreshing Sea Kelp Serum Australia - Korean Skincare Online" is effective for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.50% - 5.30%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.20% - 0.80%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.20% - 0.80%, glycerin 1.10% - 1.70% and erythritol 1.30% - 2.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 27.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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