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Anti-agingGlutamylamidoethyl imidazoleNot delivered
“A potent night serum with exotic Tahitian black pearls full of nutrients that help skin enter deep sleep and stimulates renewal for a fresh , well rested and youthful skin in the morning.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - glutamylamidoethyl imidazole - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 6 moreWorks
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, prunus armeniaca kernel oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglyceridePrunus armeniaca kernel oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAlcohol denat.~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
More about Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidXanthan gum~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hyaluronate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateButylene glycol~0.6–0.9%
- 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 glycolHydroxyethylcellulose~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCarrageenan~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanAlgin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginIron oxides~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77499~0.45–0.7%
Mica~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.65%
Sodium acetate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.35–0.6%
Sodium lauryl sulfate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfatePlankton extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractCellulose~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseTitanium dioxide~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine ferulate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glutamylamidoethyl imidazole~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A peptide that is claimed to be helpful in supporting vitamin D production in skin but evidence is lacking
More about Glutamylamidoethyl imidazoleCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCananga odorata flower oil~0.25–0.5%
Vanillin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilCymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractHydrolyzed pearl~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Rubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carrageenan, Algin, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Mica, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium acetate, Bht, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Plankton extract, Cellulose, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Arginine ferulate, Glutamylamidoethyl imidazole, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Vanillin, Lavandula hybrida oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Hydrolyzed pearl, Sodium benzoate, Sorbic acid, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| Dr. BrandtDo Not Age with Dr. Brandt Beauty Sleep SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Fourth Ray BeautyAvocado + Aloe Double Shot Serum | Niche Beauty labDERMA - PEPTIDES 22% Multi-Peptide Treatment | ClarinsSerums V Shaping Facial Lift Serum | |
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| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | $14.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
- 6Cosmetic product with anti-skin-aging propertiespatents.google.com
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