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MoisturizingGlycerin, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether + 12 moreWorks
“What it is: An essential first step, this mini serum is formulated to hydrate and boost radiance, smoothness, and visible plumpness.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, diglycerin.
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).
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Organic Lemon Myrtle Extract: Helps with slowing down the visual signs of aging.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Lilium candidum flower extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6–7.3%
- 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~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Dipropylene glycol~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherBetaine~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineDiglycerin~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinTrehalose~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseErythritol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolFructose~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseXanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymerDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAllantoin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPolyquaternium-51~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateLilium candidum flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Lilium candidum bulb extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractFagus sylvatica bud extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centaurea cyanus flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractEucheuma serra/grateloupia sparsa/saccharina angustata/ulva linza/undaria pinnatifida extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Eucheuma serra/grateloupia sparsa/saccharina angustata/ulva linza/undaria pinnatifida extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractInositol~0.2–0.4%
Backhousia citriodora leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf extractSaccharina angustata/undaria pinnatifida extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potentilla erecta root extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bupleurum falcatum root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
More about Bupleurum falcatum root extractPpg-13-decyltetradeceth-24~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 citrateDisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Dipropylene glycol, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Betaine, Diglycerin, Trehalose, Erythritol, Fructose, Xanthan gum, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-51, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Sodium polyacrylate, Lilium candidum flower extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Eucheuma serra/grateloupia sparsa/saccharina angustata/ulva linza/undaria pinnatifida extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Inositol, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract, Saccharina angustata/undaria pinnatifida extract, Potentilla erecta root extract, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
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| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | $26.59 | $2.71 | $26.74 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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