Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Ceramide np + 20 moreWorks well
“This serum is infused with powerful ceramides to restore moisture to dry, thirsty skin and strengthen the skin's natural moisture barrier to prevent water loss.”
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:
betaine, erythritol.
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: cholesterol, glyceryl stearate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide as, ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns, panthenol
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, ficus carica fruit extract) 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.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Centella asiatica extractMay help
“Formulated with plant-based collagen it helps to visibly plump the skin and reduce signs of ageing.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dipropylene glycol~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAlcohol denat.~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Betaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePropanediol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycosyl trehalose~2–2.5%
Glycerin~1.8–2.2%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Erythritol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolPentylene glycol~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysatePanthenol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolC12-14 pareth-12~0.55–0.8%
Diphenyl dimethicone~0.55–0.8%
Butylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolHydrogenated lecithin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCeramide np~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npPolyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tromethamine~0.3–0.6%
Sucrose distearate~0.35–0.6%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Methylpropanediol~0.25–0.5%
Carbomer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Glyceryl polymethacrylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cellulose gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilDextrin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Amaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateUlmus davidiana root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractCentella asiatica extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractFicus carica fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractLimonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitronellol~0.2–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Geraniol~0.2–0.4%
Corallina officinalis extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Salvia officinalis oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pyracantha fortuneana fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide ap~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide as~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide asCeramide ns~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide nsCholesterol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCeramide eop~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopIngredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Betaine, Propanediol, Glycosyl trehalose, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Erythritol, Pentylene glycol, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Panthenol, C12-14 pareth-12, Diphenyl dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ceramide np, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Tromethamine, Sucrose distearate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Cellulose gum, Glyceryl stearate, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Limonene, Citric acid, Citronellol, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Geraniol, Corallina officinalis extract, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Pyracantha fortuneana fruit extract, Ceramide ap, Ceramide as, Ceramide ns, Cholesterol, Ceramide eop
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| Price | — | $29.00 | $29.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 17 | 9 of 17 | 11 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Sucrose | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| 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 29 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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