PRODUCT REVIEW
Dr. Denese Pro C Clinical PM Brightening Serum
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
If you have sun spots, age spots, freckles, uneven skin tone that make you look older than you deserve.
adenosine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
palmitoyl oligopeptide
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
If you have sun spots, age spots, freckles, uneven skin tone that make you look older than you deserve.
stearyl glycyrrhetinate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
pancratium maritimum extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
ascorbyl glucoside
3.2% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Moisturizing
sodium hyaluronate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
urea
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
caprooyl tetrapeptide-3
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Anti-oxidation
ascorbyl glucoside
3.2% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
achillea millefolium extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
adenosine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
pancratium maritimum extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
stearyl glycyrrhetinate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
pancratium maritimum extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane
6.6% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
glycerin
4% -
4.9%
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, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Ascorbyl glucoside, Butylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Peg-10 dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Rosa damascena extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Oligopeptide-68, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tripeptide-36, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Adenosine, Algae, Dictyopteris membranacea extract, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Unknown, Pancratium maritimum extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Foeniculum vulgare fruit extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Viscum album leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Urea, Allantoin, Lecithin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Dimethiconol, Isohexadecane, Bis-peg/ppg-14/14 dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Dextran, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium oleate, Polysorbate 80, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium metabisulfite, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol
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- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
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- Use of Pancratium maritimum extract as cosmetic antioxidizing agent and/or melanogenesis inhibitor in cosmetic composition e.g. to prevent/fight against the signs of skin aging, and for depigmenting of the skin, body hair and/or hair
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- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Triterpenes from natural sources for parenteral and topical application
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