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MoisturizingSh-oligopeptide-1, Panthenol + 12 moreWorks well
“This soothing serum features a potent combination of centella asiatica extract, EGF and peptides to fortify a damaged skin barrier and improve skin elasticity.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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: madecassoside, panthenol, sh-oligopeptide-1
Anti-agingCentella asiatica extract, Sh-oligopeptide-1 + 3 moreWorks well
“Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid to retain moisture in the skin and reduce skin wrinkles and lines.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract, madecassoside, sh-oligopeptide-1.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract, centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Centella asiatica extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractPropanediol~4.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolWater~4.1–6.2%
Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSh-oligopeptide-1~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-oligopeptide-1Lecithin~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium hyaluronate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePanthenol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.9–1.3%
- 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 glycyrrhizateAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractMomordica charantia fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractLeontopodium alpinum extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAllantoin~0.3–0.7%
- 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 AllantoinAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSodium polyacrylate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylate1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTropolone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAdenosine~0.05–0.25%
- 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 AdenosineMadecassoside~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideIngredient list view
Centella asiatica extract, Propanediol, Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Lecithin, Sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Momordica charantia fruit extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Allantoin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium polyacrylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Tropolone, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Madecassoside
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| Cos De BAHAES EGF Peptide SerumYOUR PRODUCT | SCINICHyaluronic Acid Ampoule Serum | I'm fromRice Serum | mixsoonBuy Mixsoon Premium Centella Asiatica Serum \in Australia - Korean Skincare and Cosmetics | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 53% | 50% |
| Price | $13.80 | $17.60+$3.80 | $11.70−$2.10 | $51.91+$38.11 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 8 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Cos De BAHA - ES EGF Peptide Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (sh-oligopeptide-1 1.80% - 2.70%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.25%. 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).
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.05% - 0.25% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.10% - 1.60%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (0.90% - 1.30%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- Humectants (panthenol 1.10% - 1.60%, sodium hyaluronate 1.40% - 2.10%, betaine 2.30% - 3.40% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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The product retails for 15.42$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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