Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Ascorbic acidWorks well
“Niacinamide 5% (or vitamin B3) to minimise hyperpigmentation and even skin tones and texture.”
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks well
“Plumps, protects, nourishes, regenerates, smooths, and evens skin.”
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, 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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate + 2 moreWorks well
“Peptides (5%) - the perfect youth-boosting actives - to improve skin elasticity and stimulate collagen production for firmer, smoother skin and a curved oval.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate.
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~3.7–5.6%
- 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 NiacinamidePropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSqualane~2.1–3.2%
- 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 Squalane1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.15%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.2%
- 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 triglycerideC14-22 alcohols~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsPolysorbate 60~1–1.6%
Oleth-20~0.9–1.35%
Glyceryl stearate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideArginine~0.35–0.85%
- 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 ArginineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCarbomer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractXanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phytate~0.15–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Magnesium chloride~0.15–0.55%
Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
More about Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetateGlucose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPotassium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Squalane, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C14-22 alcohols, Polysorbate 60, Oleth-20, Glyceryl stearate, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Arginine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Sodium hyaluronate, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium chloride, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Glucose, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Potassium hyaluronate, Ascorbic acid
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| BY TERRYHyaluronic Global SerumYOUR PRODUCT | NIDAα-Arbutin TXA Pure Tone Serum | BIODANCEPore tightening collagen ampoule | Madeca DermaHydra Boosting Microbiome Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 91% | 91% |
| Price | ≈ $120.80 | $13.99≈ −$106.81 | $34.32≈ −$86.48 | $29.98≈ −$90.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 12 | 8 of 12 | 8 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Alpha-Arbutin | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BY TERRY - Hyaluronic Global Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.70% - 5.60%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.05% - 0.15%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.35%, sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.45%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.75%, arginine 0.35% - 0.85% and glycerin 4.60% - 6.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 98.00$ in the United States and from 85.00£ up to 626.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
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