Works for
MoisturizingCeramide 3, Cyclopentasiloxane + 7 moreWorks well
“Recovery Serum's moisturizing lipids help restore your skin's natural moisture barrier, enhance hydration and give your skin an unbelievably smooth feel.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Recovery Serum repairs and soothes damaged, over-exfoliated or aging skin and restores its moisture barrier.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lavandula hybrida oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cyclopentasiloxane~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone~8.3–12.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeEthylhexyl cocoate~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl cocoateDimethiconol~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolPhenyl trimethicone~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeCeramide 3~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Sphingolipids~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides
More about SphingolipidsCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractLavandula hybrida oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilSqualane~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneIngredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Dimethiconol, Phenyl trimethicone, Ceramide 3, Sphingolipids, Unknown, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Lavandula hybrida oil, Squalane
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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.
| BioelementsRecovery SerumYOUR PRODUCT | No7Restore & Renew Multi Action Face & Neck Serum | Formula 10.0.6In The Deep Vitamin A Nourishing Retinol Serum | Elizabeth ArdenAdvanced Ceramide Daily Youth Restoring Eye Serum Capsules x60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 44% | 40% |
| Price | $82.00 | $20.77−$61.23 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Retinol | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5The role of epidermal sphingolipids in dermatologic diseasesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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