Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum

Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum

Efficacy87/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Panthenol, Glycerin + 5 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Enriched with skin-firming Copper Peptides and anti-aging Resveratrol, our silky, concentrated serum protects against collagen degradation as it nourishes and moisturizes the skin.”
Source: Derma E AUS

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: copper pca, 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: vitis vinifera seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.2–1.8%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.2–6.2%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~2.6–4%
Copper pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.4–2.1%
Corallina officinalis extractKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.2–0.7%
Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.55%
Prunus domestica seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%
Anti-aging
Resveratrol
May help
What the product description says
“Enriched with skin-firming Copper Peptides and anti-aging Resveratrol, our silky, concentrated serum protects against collagen degradation as it nourishes and moisturizes the skin.”
Source: Derma E AUS

This product contains resveratrol. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

ResveratrolKey activeEffect: MediumHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone~1.6–2.4%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Resveratrol, Aloe barbadensis flower extract + 8 more
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

ResveratrolKey activeEffect: HighHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone~1.6–2.4%
Aloe barbadensis flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect~1–1.5%
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking~0.8–1.2%
Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractEffect: LowPlant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating~0.35–0.8%
Corallina officinalis extractEffect: LowRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.2–0.7%
Melia azadirachta flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin~0.2–0.75%
Coccinia indica fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin~0.15–0.6%
Cucumis melo fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.55%
Ocimum sanctum leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals~0.15–0.5%
Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Aloe barbadensis flower extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~1–1.5%est.
Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractPlant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract—High~0.2–0.8%est.
Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
ResveratrolHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin toneMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lackingMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Coccinia indica fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Cucumis melo fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Prunus domestica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Corallina officinalis extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants3/5~0.2–0.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.2–6.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Olive oil glycereth-8 esters~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium hyaluronate~2.6–4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Dimethyl mea~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Resveratrol~1.6–2.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

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Copper pca~1.4–2.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Panthenol~1.2–1.8%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Aloe barbadensis flower extract~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking

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Centella asiatica meristem cell culture~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Equisetum arvense leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract
Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Chamomilla recutita flower~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

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Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Corallina officinalis extract~0.2–0.7%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants

More about Corallina officinalis extract
Coccinia indica fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Coccinia indica fruit extract
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

More about Cucumis melo fruit extract
Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals

More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extract
Curcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

More about Curcuma longa root extract
Prunus domestica seed oil~0.1–0.45%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.15–0.55%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Malic acid~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Lavandula angustifolia oil
Polysorbate 20~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Olive oil glycereth-8 esters, Sodium hyaluronate, Dimethyl mea, Resveratrol, Copper pca, Panthenol, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Centella asiatica meristem cell culture, Equisetum arvense leaf extract, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Chamomilla recutita flower, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Prunus domestica seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Malic acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Product summary

"Derma E - Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing

This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.20% - 1.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
  • Humectants (panthenol 1.20% - 1.80%, copper pca 1.40% - 2.10%, sodium hyaluronate 2.60% - 4.00% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Derma E" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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