Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Alcaligenes polysaccharides + 7 moreWorks
“The serum is infused with Aqueous Algin-Mesh, which creates a protective barrier on the skin to hold in moisture while defending against environmental aggressors that cause premature aging.”
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:
alcaligenes polysaccharides, 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: dimethicone, alcaligenes polysaccharides.
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“The serum is infused with Aqueous Algin-Mesh, which creates a protective barrier on the skin to hold in moisture while defending against environmental aggressors that cause premature aging.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~4.8–7.2%
- 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 glycolPpg-10 methyl glucose ether~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ppg-10 methyl glucose etherGlycerin~2.3–3.4%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDipropylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAcorus calamus root extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcaligenes polysaccharides~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alcaligenes polysaccharidesBetula platyphylla japonica bark extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula platyphylla japonica juice~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might be somewhat helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Eriobotrya japonica leaf extractEugenia caryophyllus flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eugenia caryophyllus flower extractRhodiola sacra root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ruscus aculeatus root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolZizyphus jujuba fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Algin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginCholesterol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDimethicone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeDisodium succinate~0.05–0.3%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPeg-5 phytosterol~0.1–0.35%
Sodium citrate~0.05–0.25%
- 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 citrateSorbitan oleate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateSuccinic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trilaureth-4 phosphate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Trilaureth-4 phosphatePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Ppg-10 methyl glucose ether, Glycerin, Alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Acorus calamus root extract, Alcaligenes polysaccharides, Betula platyphylla japonica bark extract, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Rhodiola sacra root extract, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, Tocopherol, Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract, Algin, Cholesterol, Citric acid, Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Disodium succinate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Peg-5 phytosterol, Sodium citrate, Sorbitan oleate, Succinic acid, Trilaureth-4 phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
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.
| DecortéVi-Fusion Essence Fluid SerumYOUR PRODUCT | IOPEStem III Ampoule | Diorsnow Essence of Light Illuminating Serum | ENPRANIPREMIERCELL Volume Lifting Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | $63.10 | $230.00 | $66.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Face & Neck SerumCOSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.