Dr. Hauschka Regenerating Serum

Dr. Hauschka Regenerating Serum

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Honey + 1 more
Works
What the product description says
“Formulation: Quince seed and bryophyllum extracts replenish, smoothing wrinkles and fine lines while supporting the skin’s ability to balance moisture content.”
Source: Recreate Yourself

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, honey.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.3–4%
HoneyKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen~1.4–1.7%
AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.9–2.4%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Enriched with quince seed and kalanchoe extracts to smooth the appearance of wrinkles, the serum also contains antioxidant-rich red clover to firm and refine your skin.”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~8.8–10.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1–1.2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~1.9–2.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol~8.8–10.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Pyrus cydonia seed extract~4.9–6%
Formula
Glycerin~3.3–4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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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Trifolium pratense extract~2.5–3%
Formula
Algin~1.9–2.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Kalanchoe daigremontiana leaf extract~1.6–2%
Formula
Honey~1.4–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Parfum~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~1–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Geraniol~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Eugenol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Citral~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Sucrose laurate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.1–0.2%
Formula
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Water, Alcohol, Pyrus cydonia seed extract, Glycerin, Trifolium pratense extract, Algin, Kalanchoe daigremontiana leaf extract, Honey, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate, Eugenol, Citral, Sucrose laurate, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum

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Shared key ingredients—1 of 11 of 11 of 1
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Irritancy High High Medium Medium
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol
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