Collistar Face Siero Unico Universal Youth Essence Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 7 moreWorks
“It utilises Hyaluronic Acid to improve skin plumpness and ensure maximum affinity for other ingredients.”
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:
fructose, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Collistar, Face The Siero Unico Universal Youth Essence Serum is a versatile and powerful skin serum that works against the visible signs of ageing and boosts the skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Withania somnifera root extract, Benzophenone-4Medium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.7–5.5%
- 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 triglyceridePropanediol~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 PropanediolButylene glycol~2–3%
- 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 glycolLactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Withania somnifera root extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhytol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to have other skin benefits but any evidence is lacking. Can be irritating
More about PhytolGelatin~0.8–1.25%
Hibiscus syriacus callus extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCellulose gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumFructose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructosePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.7%
- 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 crosspolymerIsomalt~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltAcacia senegal gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumCarbomer~0.15–0.5%
- 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 CarbomerPentylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
Benzophenone-4~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.1–0.4%
Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.3%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilTromethamine~0.05–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCi 16035~0.05–0.1%
Ci 19140~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, Withania somnifera root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Phytol, Gelatin, Hibiscus syriacus callus extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Cellulose gum, Fructose, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Isomalt, Acacia senegal gum, Carbomer, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Benzophenone-4, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Tetrasodium edta, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Tromethamine, Caprylyl glycol, Ci 16035, Ci 19140
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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.
| CollistarFace Siero Unico Universal Youth Essence SerumYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCAREBlemish Resurfacing and Recovery 2% Tranexamic Acid Serum | GlossierSuper Bounce | FormulystAnti-Aging Concentrate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | — | $34.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol | Alpha-Arbutin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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