Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Acetyl glucosamine + 6 moreWorks well
“This serum also offers long lasting protection and prevention of dry, damaged skin through proper hydration using hyaluronic acid and olive squalene.”
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:
allantoin, 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: squalane, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, niacinamide
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Acetyl glucosamineWorks well
“Used in this combination Skin Bright Serum reduces the appearance of irregular pigmentation significantly more than either topical ingredient used alone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine, niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Acetyl glucosamine + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine, niacinamide.
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.
ExfoliationAcetyl glucosamine, AllantoinNot delivered
“This serum can replace your old mechanical exfoliators and acts as a safe and alternative mild exfoliator for AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) and BHA (beta hydroxy acid).”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with acetyl glucosamine, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, AllantoinWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Santalum acuminatum fruit extract, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Squalane~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneNiacinamide~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideGlycerin~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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol~2.2–3.2%
Acetyl glucosamine~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineCetearyl olivate~1.5–2.3%
Sorbitan olivate~1.3–2%
Propanediol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium hyaluronate~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~0.6–1.35%
- 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 TocopherolAllantoin~0.45–1.05%
- 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 AllantoinDavidsonia pruriens fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractSantalum acuminatum fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Santalum acuminatum fruit extractTasmannia lanceolata leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Backhousia citriodora leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf extractSclerotium gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPullulan~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Sodium phytate~0.1–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenylpropanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilIngredient list view
Water, Squalane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Acetyl glucosamine, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Davidsonia pruriens fruit extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Santalum acuminatum fruit extract, Tasmannia lanceolata leaf extract, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan, Potassium sorbate, Sodium phytate, Caprylyl glycol, Phenylpropanol, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil
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| Desert PeaSkin Bright SerumYOUR PRODUCT | DermalistAllSerum Skin Perfector | skintific377 Dark Spot Serum | Perricone MDHigh Potency Hyaluronic Intensive Hydrating Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 95% | 93% |
| Price | — | — | $13.90 | $89.13 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 7 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Ceramide Np | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Desert Pea - Skin Bright Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.90% - 5.90%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (0.45% - 1.10%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.95% - 1.40%, acetyl glucosamine 1.80% - 2.70% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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