
“Essential Hydration Serum”
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:
alanine, anhydroxylitol.
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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
This product contains aspartic acid, lysine, serine, threonine. These ingredients 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.
This product contains ingredients (alanine, glycine soja seed extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
This product contains ingredients (linoleic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
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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 GlycerinAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilConsists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideAn excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidAn emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAn amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineUsed 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 glycolAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinUsed to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanWater, Glycerin, Glycine soja seed extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Jojoba esters, Avena sativa kernel oil, Bifida ferment lysate, Sodium hyaluronate, Xylitylglucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, Coco-glucoside, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Betaine, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Pca, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Lysine hcl, Arginine, Proline, Butylene glycol, Lysine, Histidine, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Threonine, Proline, Alanine, Valine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan, Silica, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| Deviant SkincareEssential Hydration SerumYOUR PRODUCT | The OrdinaryNMF + Phytoceramides | PEACH & LILYMiniProtein Exosome Bioactive Ampoule | ADVANCED CLINICALS5% Niacinamide Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 47% | 46% |
| Price | — | $26.77 | $53.00 | $13.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 17 of 27 | 15 of 27 | 5 of 27 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Hexapeptide-11 | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: Beplain Multi Hyaluronic Acid AmpouleGenabelle PDRN Dual Glow Serum Mist
"Deviant - Essential Hydration 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.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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