Works for
Anti-agingFerulic acid, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
“This lightweight oil-free serum exclusively features growth factor and anti-pollution technologies to help defend against skin aging and hyperpigmentation An oil-free daily growth factor and antioxidant serum that combines SCA Biorepair Technology with Vitamin C, ferulic acid and Edafence , a newly discovered anti-pollution botanical ingredient for comprehensive antioxidant benefits and environmental defense against free radical damage.”
This product contains ferulic acid. 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ferulic acidWorks 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 - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ferulic acidMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ferulic acid.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Snail secretion filtrate, Cyclopentasiloxane + 7 moreWorks
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, snail secretion filtrate.
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, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidSnail secretion filtrate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
More about Snail secretion filtrateCyclopentasiloxane~2.7–4%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneButylene glycol~1.8–2.8%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPropanediol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDibutyl adipate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipateSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Deschampsia antarctica leaf extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ferulic acid~0.35–0.75%
- 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 acidArginine~0.2–0.7%
- 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 ArginineMaltodextrin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinZea mays starch~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchDimethicone~0.2–0.75%
- 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 DimethiconePolyquaternium-10~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Ethylenediamine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.05–0.25%
- 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
More about Sodium citratePolysilicone-11~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDecyl glucoside~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Snail secretion filtrate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Dibutyl adipate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Deschampsia antarctica leaf extract, Ferulic acid, Arginine, Maltodextrin, Zea mays starch, Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Unknown, Ethylenediamine, Unknown, Sodium citrate, Polysilicone-11, Citric acid, Decyl glucoside, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| BiopelleTensage Antioxidant Defense SerumYOUR PRODUCT | EndocareC-Ferulic Edafence | MesoesteticAge Element Brightening Concentrate | Be MinimalistVitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 74% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | — | $44.39 | $77.64 | $11.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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