PRODUCT REVIEW
Cheaper alternatives
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Dull/Uneven, Acne/Blemishes, Aging
palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
beta-glucan
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
ascorbic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Show more
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The hydrating formula visibly reduces the appearance of imperfections and improves the look of the skin texture for a soft, smooth, clarified complexion.
polyglycerin-3
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
beta-glucan
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
glycerin
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Show more
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Dull/Uneven, Acne/Blemishes, Aging
beta-glucan
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
58/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
US Retailers
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
alcohol
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria japonica extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
corallina officinalis extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
 BYROE - TOMATO SERUM |  Thank You Farmer - True Water Deep Serum Sponsored |  Thank You Farmer - True Water Deep Serum [EXP: 15-12-2023] |  Dr. Jart+ - Peptidin™ Radiance Serum with Energy Peptides |  Orbyt Skin - Age Defense Face Serum |  Beplain - Vitamin Brightening Ampoule |  107 Beauty - 107 Soseo VINBIOME Vitamin C Serum |  Superegg - Tonal Scenery Reparative Serum |  Evenprime - Barrier Serum |  SNP - Prep Peptaronic Serum |  Philosophy - When Hope Is Not Enough Hydrating Antioxidant Serum |  MISSHA - Vita C Plus Spot Correcting Firming Ampoule | |
| Price | ||||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
54%
|
54%
|
52%
|
51%
|
49%
|
48%
|
47%
|
47%
|
47%
|
47%
|
46%
| |
| Key ingredients | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| |
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
beta-glucan
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
Pure 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
Show more
Potential irritants
alcohol
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria japonica extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
corallina officinalis extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
glycerin
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
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
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene glycol, Methyl gluceth-20, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-hexanediol, Alcohol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glycol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-glucan, Polyquaternium-51, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Eclipta prostrata extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Pteris multifida extract, Tromethamine, Butylene glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Lecithin, Sodium hyaluronate, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ascorbic acid, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Brassica rapa leaf extract, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Cichorium intybus leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Solanum tuberosum pulp extract
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Melia azedarach
- Preliminary and Pharmacological Profile of Melia azedarach L.: An Overview
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
- β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healing
- Anti-Wrinkle Therapy: Significant New Findings in the Non-Invasive Cosmetic Treatment of Skin Wrinkles with Beta-Glucan
- Skin Health Promotion Effects of Natural Beta-Glucan Derived from Cereals and Microorganisms: A Review
- Anticancer properties of low molecular weight oat beta-glucan – An in vitro study
- A critical review on production and industrial applications 2 of beta-glucans
- Improving skin function with CM-glucan, a biological response modifier from yeast
- Preparation, characterization, and biological properties of β-glucans
- Characterization of a new beta(1-3)-glucan branching activity of Aspergillus fumigatus
- Potent Antioxidative and UVB Protective Effect of Water Extract of Eclipta prostrata L.
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- Antioxidant Ability and Stability Studies of 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a Cosmetic Tyrosinase Inhibitor
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Anti-inflammatory Effects of Brassica oleracea Var. capitata L. (Cabbage) Methanol Extract in Mice with Contact Dermatitis