Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Key actives
Product Summary
"Dr. Loretta - For new & expectant skincare lovers" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Evens skin tone and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (tetrapeptide-21 0.30% - 0.60%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.40% - 0.60%, alanine 0.30% - 0.50%, glycerin 0.30% - 0.60%, ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract 1.80% - 2.20% and glycerin 3.00% - 3.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr. Loretta" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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.
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Intense Replenishing Serum, made for daily moisture and luminosity, is a multi-purpose serum that plumps, smooths, and protects your skin against free radical damage.
Source: Dr Loretta
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:
ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract, alanine.
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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tetrapeptide-21
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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.
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
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
There is so much goodness in our Anti-Aging Repair Moisturizer.
Source: Dr Loretta
This product contains serine, tetrapeptide-21. These ingredients 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.
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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.
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Evens skin tone
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: alanine, dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate.
An oil-soluble compound that has been shown in laboratory studies (in a petri dish, not on human volunteers) to inhibit melanin production in skin and help even out the skin tone. More research is needed to understand if it works in real life
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.
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Zinc oxide, Water, Sodium cocoyl wheat amino acids, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl guar, Ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract, Hydrolyzed algin, Phenoxyethanol, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, Glyceryl linoleate, Glyceryl oleate, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Glyceryl palmitate, Glycolipids, Water, Glyceryl linolenate, Glyceryl stearate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Polylysine, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Sodium hydroxide, Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Serine, Alanine, Proline, Sodium phosphate, Tetrapeptide-21, Linalool, Water, Isododecane, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/trimethylsiloxysilicate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Tapioca starch polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene carbonate, Polysilicone-11, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ectoin, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Decyl glucoside, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Sodium benzoate, Betula alba bark extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Jojoba esters, Trihydroxystearin, Alumina, Centella asiatica extract, Tocopherol, Silica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Ci 77491
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