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BIOEFFECT EGF Essence
BIOEFFECT

BIOEFFECT EGF Essence

Efficacy87/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Moisturizing
Sh-oligopeptide-1, Glycerin + 2 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Lightweight and filled with hydrating properties, BIOEFFECT EGF Essence makes skin feel softer and look healthier with regular use.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, propylene glycol.

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: sh-oligopeptide-1

Sh-oligopeptide-1HeroEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.05–0.25%
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~5.2–7.9%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~2.6–3.9%
Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.4–2.1%
Anti-aging
Sh-oligopeptide-1
May help
What the product description says
“Epidermal Growth Factors are essential in skin cells to boost the production of collagen and elastin as well as increasing skin's ability to hold onto moisture for a healthy, moisturised and dense skin.”
Source: Face the future

This product contains sh-oligopeptide-1. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Sh-oligopeptide-1Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 3 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2.6–3.9%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~1.9–2.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~5.2–7.9%
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

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Isopentyldiol~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Propylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Sodium citrate~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Sorbitol~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium chloride~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Citric acid~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Hordeum vulgare seed extract~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A grain extract. It might contain compounds that help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Sh-oligopeptide-1~0.05–0.25%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

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

More about Sh-oligopeptide-1
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Propylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Hordeum vulgare seed extract, Sh-oligopeptide-1

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
BIOEFFECTEGF EssenceYOUR PRODUCTiUNIKBeta-Glucan Lacto Barrier Milk EssenceBIODANCECollagen Gel Toner PadsnumbuzinNo.9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Essence
Match—55%55%54%
Price$115.00$21.03−$93.97$19.88−$95.12$19.06−$95.94
Shared key ingredients—2 of 22 of 22 of 2
Key difference—Tripeptide-1Sh-Polypeptide-22Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Irritancy Low Medium Low High
Drying alcohol————
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
BIOEFFECT EGF Essence
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