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MoisturizingLactobacillus ferment, Coco-caprylate + 8 moreWorks
“Infuse your complexion with our luxurious, antioxidant-rich serum to hydrate, firm, plump, and reverse the signs of inflammaging using breakthrough biotech ingredients like our patent-pending, potent AntüComplex TM for skin barrier that’s protected and nourished”
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:
glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.
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: cocos nucifera fruit extract, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-agingHydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract, TocopherolNot delivered
“Infuse your complexion with our luxurious, antioxidant-rich serum to hydrate, firm, plump, and reverse the signs of inflammaging using breakthrough biotech ingredients like our patent-pending, potent AntüComplex TM for skin barrier that’s protected and nourished”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLactobacillus ferment~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentCoco-caprylate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinAnnona cherimola fruit extract~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Annona cherimola fruit extractPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateLactobacillus~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusSilybum marianum ethyl ester~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a nice product texture. Used to substitute silicones
More about Silybum marianum ethyl esterCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractSclerotium gum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosidePfaffia paniculata root extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ptychopetalum olacoides bark/stem extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain a peptide (Myoxinol). It could be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-aging effect, but the research is lacking and it is rarely used in a high enough concentration
More about Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extractDextrin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Polyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.4–0.6%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.3–0.55%
Citrus aurantifolia peel oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lilium candidum flower extract~0.3–0.55%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium phytate~0.3–0.5%
Cymbopogon martini motia herb oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 citrateBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBuddleja globosa leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aristotelia chilensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ugni molinae leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenylpropanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolSodium dehydroacetate~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 TocopherolLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Lactobacillus ferment, Coco-caprylate, Glycerin, Annona cherimola fruit extract, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Lactobacillus, Silybum marianum ethyl ester, Cetearyl alcohol, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Sclerotium gum, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Pfaffia paniculata root extract, Ptychopetalum olacoides bark/stem extract, Sodium benzoate, Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract, Dextrin, Potassium sorbate, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil, Lilium candidum flower extract, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Sodium phytate, Cymbopogon martini motia herb oil, Sodium citrate, Benzyl alcohol, Buddleja globosa leaf extract, Aristotelia chilensis leaf extract, Ugni molinae leaf extract, Phenylpropanol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Tocopherol, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Codex BeautyAntu Brightening SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Codex BeautyAntu Brightening Serum CLEARANCE | Sun BumHydrating Serum | Green PeopleNordic Roots Hyaluronic Booster Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | $64.17 | — | $30.24 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Codex Beauty - Antu Brightening Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.40% - 3.00% and lactobacillus ferment 3.90% - 4.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 68.00£ up to 73.15£ in the United Kingdom and for 94.50CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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