Product claims breakdown
Anti-agingADENOSINE at ~0.25–0.5% + 1 more curated activeStrong evidence
ADENOSINE at ~0.25–0.5% + 1 more curated active
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
ADENOSINERole: HeroMight 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)~0.25–0.5%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Under-dosedPure 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~0.2–0.4%
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.7–5.7%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~4.2–5.1%
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateRole: Key activeHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products~2.3–2.8%
Zea mays oilRole: Key activeA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~1.7–2%
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extractRole: Key activeAn extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals~1.6–1.9%
Passiflora edulis seed oilRole: Key activeA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product~0.7–1.05%
Oryza sativa bran oilRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.6–0.9%
Hydrolyzed rice proteinRole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.25–0.45%
Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriolRole: Key activeA sugar-derived compound that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate synthesis of skin's own moisturizing factors, but solid research is lacking. It could be irritating~0.25–0.45%
Moisturizing10 ingredients contribute at the levels belowGood evidence
10 ingredients contribute at the levels below
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:
aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, oryza sativa bran oil.
ADENOSINERole: HeroMight 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)~0.25–0.5%
APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE EXTRACTRole: Key activeAn extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals~1.6–1.9%
DIMETHICONERole: Key activeA 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~4.2–5.1%
GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.7–5.7%
HYDROXYPROPYL TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOLRole: Key activeA sugar-derived compound that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate synthesis of skin's own moisturizing factors, but solid research is lacking. It could be irritating~0.25–0.45%
ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OILRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.6–0.9%
PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED OILRole: Key activeA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product~0.7–1.05%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Under-dosedPure 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~0.2–0.4%
ZEA MAYS OILRole: Key activeA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~1.7–2%
Irritancy15 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
15 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Passiflora edulis seed oilA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the productHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriolA sugar-derived compound that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate synthesis of skin's own moisturizing factors, but solid research is lacking. It could be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellLow~0.4–0.65%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureLow~0.25–0.5%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Low~0.2–0.4%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Low~0.15–0.25%est.
ComedogenicZea mays oil ~1.7–2% — rinse-off or low %Some risk
Zea mays oil ~1.7–2% — rinse-off or low %
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Zea mays oilA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier functionHigh~1.7–2%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
Dimethicone~4.2–5.1%
Octyldodecanol~3–3.7%
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~2.3–2.8%
Zea mays oil~1.7–2%
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract~1.6–1.9%
Elaeis guineensis oil~1.5–1.8%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.2–1.5%
Cryptomeria japonica bud extract~0.9–1.1%
Passiflora edulis seed oil~0.7–1.05%
Oryza sativa bran oil~0.6–0.9%
C12-13 pareth-23~0.6–0.9%
C12-13 pareth-3~0.45–0.7%
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.45–0.7%
Carbomer~0.4–0.65%
Triethanolamine~0.4–0.65%
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.35–0.6%
Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer~0.3–0.6%
Adenosine~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Propylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
Hydrolyzed rice protein~0.25–0.45%
Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol~0.25–0.45%
Vitreoscilla ferment~0.25–0.4%
Laureth-7~0.25–0.5%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
Pentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
Polyacrylamide~0.25–0.45%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
Chlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
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