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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Ergothioneine Serum by Dose is a lightweight, easily absorbed, hydrating serum with multiple benefits for ageing skin to help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Ergothioneine Serum by Dose is a lightweight, easily absorbed, hydrating serum with multiple benefits for ageing skin to help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
squalane
6.1% -
9.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
superoxide dismutase
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
sodium hyaluronate
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
superoxide dismutase
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
ergothioneine
1.9% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
Anti-blemish
Evens skin tone
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
caprylyl glycol
0.9% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
citric acid
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
superoxide dismutase
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
squalane
6.1% -
9.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
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Potential irritants
caprylyl glycol
0.9% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
citric acid
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
squalane
6.1% -
9.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
glycerin
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Ergothioneine, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium gluconate, Caprylyl glycol, Superoxide dismutase, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- A comparison of the relative antioxidant potency of L‐ergothioneine and idebenone
- l-Ergothioneine Protects Skin Cells against UV-Induced Damage—A Preliminary Study
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- A novel efficient and safe treatment for atopic dermatitis: Topical superoxide dismutase (SOD).
- Novel topical agent containing superoxide dismutase 100 000 IU and 4% of plant extracts as a mono-therapy for atopic dermatitis
- Copper/Zinc Superoxide Dismutase in Human Skin: Current Knowledge
- Photoprotective Effect of Topically Applied Superoxide Dismutase on Sunburn Reaction in Comparison with Sunscreen
- The role of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in skin disorders
- Topical formulations with superoxide dismutase: Influence of formulation composition on physical stability and enzymatic activity