Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks
“Duo Pearl Technology works to energise and plump the skin, guaranteeing a fresh burst of active ingredients.”
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.
Anti-agingDecarboxy carnosine hcl, Alaria esculenta extractNot delivered
“This lightweight serum helps to smooth the look of wrinkles and illuminate the skin one pearl at a time.”
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 - decarboxy carnosine hcl - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient decarboxy carnosine hcl might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Decarboxy carnosine hcl, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (decarboxy carnosine hcl) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.3–7.7%
- 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 triglyceridePropanediol~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 PropanediolGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAlcohol denat.~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~1.1–1.4%
- 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 acidSodium hydroxide~0.95–1.15%
Xanthan gum~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hyaluronate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydroxyethylcellulose~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCarrageenan~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanAlgin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginDecarboxy carnosine hcl~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed
More about Decarboxy carnosine hclSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteButylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 glycolSpilanthes acmella flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
More about Spilanthes acmella flower extractCi 77891~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alaria esculenta extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractGeranylgeranylisopropanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.4–0.6%
Mica~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSodium acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.25–0.45%
Sodium lauryl sulfate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateCellulose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- 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~0.2–0.4%
- 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~0.15–0.3%
Vanillin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractJasminum sambac flower extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tin oxide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carrageenan, Algin, Decarboxy carnosine hcl, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Butylene glycol, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Ci 77891, Alaria esculenta extract, Geranylgeranylisopropanol, Silica, Mica, Sodium acetate, Bht, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Cellulose, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Vanillin, Lavandula hybrida oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Tin oxide
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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. BrandtTransforming Pearl SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Fourth Ray BeautyAvocado + Aloe Double Shot Serum | TOUN28Centella Asiatica + Peptide Serum | Niche Beauty labDERMA - PEPTIDES 22% Multi-Peptide Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | — | $43.34 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Madecassoside | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Dr. Brandt - Transforming Pearl Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.55% - 0.85% and glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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