Element Eight O2 Niacinamide Eight Active Multitasking Serum
Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 7 moreWorks well
“Brightens, hydrates and minimizes the look of dark spots, wrinkles and pores for radiant skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, carnosine, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, pentapeptide-18, resveratrol, tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, threonine.
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 17 moreWorks well
“Brightens, hydrates and minimizes the look of dark spots, wrinkles and pores for radiant skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": carnosine, glycerin.
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 hexapeptide-8, niacinamide, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, panthenol, pentapeptide-18
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Resveratrol + 1 moreWorks well
“Brightens, hydrates and minimizes the look of dark spots, wrinkles and pores for radiant skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: resveratrol.
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Resveratrol, Carnosine + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine, resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, AllantoinWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~45–55%
Niacinamide~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolOxygen~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oxygen molecules that are abundant in normal air. In cosmetic formulas typically comes as a perfluorohexane oxygen emulsion. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment
More about OxygenAcetyl hexapeptide-8~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Pentapeptide-18~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Pentapeptide-18Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Palmitoyl dipeptide-52~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateResveratrol~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
More about ResveratrolCarnosine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineAllantoin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product formulation and create a gel-like texture
More about Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucanHydrolyzed soy protein~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinRice amino acids~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Rice amino acidsAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderHydrolyzed adansonia digitata seed extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silybum marianum fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Carbomer~0.3–0.55%
- 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 CarbomerPanthenol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydroxyethylcellulose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAlcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholTetrasodium iminodisuccinate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
More about Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetateLecithin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinProline~0.2–0.35%
Threonine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about ThreonineMagnesium chloride~0.1–0.15%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Oxygen, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl dipeptide-52, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Resveratrol, Carnosine, Allantoin, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Rice amino acids, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Hydrolyzed adansonia digitata seed extract, Silybum marianum fruit extract, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Carbomer, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Alcohol, Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Lecithin, Proline, Unknown, Threonine, Magnesium chloride, Tocopherol
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Element EightO2 Niacinamide Eight Active Multitasking SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Luzern LaboratoriesLuzern WE3 Triple Action Serum Wrinkle Corrector | Mizon7 Vegan Peptide Booster Serum | Farm StayBlack Snail & Peptide9 Perfect Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 85% | 83% |
| Price | — | — | $17.50 | $20.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 14 | 7 of 14 | 7 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Oligopeptide-32 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Nooance cosmetiques Multi-Active SerumBIODANCE Pore tightening collagen ampoule
Product summary
"Element Eight - O2 Niacinamide Eight Active Multitasking Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (5.40% - 6.60%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 1.40% - 1.70%, pentapeptide-18 1.70% - 2.00% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 1.90% - 2.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (panthenol 0.30% - 0.50%, rice amino acids 0.45% - 0.70%, carnosine 0.55% - 0.80%, sodium hyaluronate 0.70% - 1.05%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.95% - 1.15%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 1.90% - 2.40% and glycerin 4.00% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4Topical Oxygen Emulsion A Novel Wound Therapyjamanetwork.com
- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.