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MoisturizingGlycerin, Propylene glycolWorks
“Its lightweight formula is perfect for applying underneath makeup, and soaks effortlessly into your skin for an instantly nourishing and hydrating hit.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, propylene glycol.
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 toneSide benefit the brand mentions · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
“Our Expert View A potent serum full of skin-brightening actives and anti-oxidants – including Vitamin C – the CURRENT BODY skin Glow Serum increase skin's radiance and protects the skin from free radicals.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, CaffeineMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citral + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCaffeine~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineGlycerin~2.6–4%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~2–3%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium hydroxide~0.55–1.3%
Citric acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilSodium gluconate~0.1–0.45%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Caffeine, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium hydroxide, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Sodium gluconate, Citral, Limonene, 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.
| CurrentBody SkinGlow SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Keys SoulcarePromise Serum with Niacinamide | endota spaPotent Brightening Serum | e.l.f. CosmeticsBeauty Shield Vitamin C Pollution Prevention Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Price | $49.95 | — | $99.46+$49.51 | $31.74−$18.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Punica Granatum Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Glow Hub Beauty THE SCAR SLAYERBiossance Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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