Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWorks well
“This nourishing face serum also contains vitamins B3 (niacinamide) and B5 (panthenol) to help hydrate, soothe and repair the skin barrier, plus botanical extracts (rice lees and edelweiss) to target visible dullness and uneven skin tone.”
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.
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 1 moreWorks well
“Help make sensitive skin more resilient against visible signs of aging with this effective yet gentle solution.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Niacinamide + 8 moreWorks well
“This nourishing face serum also contains vitamins B3 (niacinamide) and B5 (panthenol) to help hydrate, soothe and repair the skin barrier, plus botanical extracts (rice lees and edelweiss) to target visible dullness and uneven skin tone.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Thymus vulgaris extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5–7.6%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinPanthenol~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about Panthenol1,2-hexanediol~0.95–1.4%
Niacinamide~1.3–1.9%
- 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 NiacinamideCetyl ethylhexanoate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateHydrogenated polydecene~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.9–1.4%
- 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 crosspolymerTromethamine~0.45–1.1%
Oryza sativa lees extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leontopodium alpinum extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calcium alginate~0.1–0.4%
Propanediol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydrolyzed soy flour~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Agar~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarAdenosine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might 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)
More about AdenosineTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIron oxides~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCitric 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 acidSodium benzoate~0.01–0.1%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Buddleja davidii extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Oryza sativa lees extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Calcium alginate, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed soy flour, Ethylhexylglycerin, Agar, Adenosine, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Caprylyl glycol, Iron oxides, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Tocopherol
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| CetaphilHealthy Renew Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Purito SEOULMighty Bamboo Panthenol Serum | Bonafide AustraliaEctoin Hydration Serum | BIODANCEPore tightening collagen ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Price | $14.97 | $14.35−$0.62 | — | $35.04+$20.07 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Meadowfoam Seed Oil | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Cetaphil - Healthy Renew Face Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.30%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 2.20% - 3.40% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (panthenol 2.20% - 3.40% and glycerin 2.90% - 4.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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