Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 2 moreWorks
“Blending industry-adored ingredients like vitamin C, aloe, caffeine and hyaluronic acid with camu camu, açai, rosemary leaf extract and breu, this serum feeds skin with omegas, antioxidants and vitamins to nourish, brighten and improve skin texture.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Blending industry-adored ingredients like vitamin C, aloe, caffeine and hyaluronic acid with camu camu, açai, rosemary leaf extract and breu, this serum feeds skin with omegas, antioxidants and vitamins to nourish, brighten and improve skin texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“Features hyaluronic acid, açai and beloved Brazilian botanicals to help brighten dull skin, lock in moisture and soften fine lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Protium heptaphyllum resinMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- 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 juiceGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~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 PropanediolSodium hyaluronate~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePaullinia cupana seed extract~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractProtium heptaphyllum resin~1.1–1.7%
Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractAllantoin~0.2–0.75%
- 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 AllantoinSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Water~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Paullinia cupana seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Protium heptaphyllum resin, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Allantoin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Water
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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.
| Costa BrazilSERUM PARA A FACEYOUR PRODUCT | Bella BrightonHyaluronic Acid Serum | Standard BeautyNiacinamide Serum | Renee RouleauSkin Drink Concentrate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Price | $94.50 | $50.80−$43.70 | $11.28−$83.22 | $72.50−$22.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid SerumJordan Samuel Hydrate Facial Serum
Product summary
"Costa Brazil - SERUM PARA A FACE" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.30% - 5.00% and sodium hyaluronate 3.30% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 128.00£ up to 896.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 135.00$ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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