Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl glucosamine, Glycerin + 2 moreWorks well
“The serum also improves skin texture, moisturizes, and protects skin from external stimuli.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium acetylated hyaluronate.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine
Anti-agingSide benefit · Acetyl glucosamineWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Acetyl glucosamineWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
IrritancyNo flagged irritants in our databaseLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxypropyl chitosan~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Soluble collagen~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenAcetyl glucosamine~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylparaben~0.1–0.4%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl chitosan, Soluble collagen, Acetyl glucosamine, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben
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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 Lala GrantSerumYOUR PRODUCT | SkinomeAzelaic Concentrate | colibri skincareNiacinamide Booster | BIOEFFECTEGF Power Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $108.30 | — | — | $225.00+$116.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Azelaic Acid | Niacinamide | Barley Sh-Oligopeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Paula's choice Niacinamide 20% Treatmentgoop Exosome Hydration Therapy Serum
Product summary
"DR Lala Grant - Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.95%, acetyl glucosamine 1.40% - 2.10%, soluble collagen 2.40% - 3.60% and glycerin 4.30% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 124.60$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Incorporation of D-(^H)glucosamine into normal and psoriatic epidermal glycoconjugatesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamineonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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