PRODUCT REVIEW
ELEMIS Dynamic Resurfacing Smoothing Serum
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Refine and renew your complexion with Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Serum , an innovative facial treatment that performs non-abrasive peeling action to help smoothen the appearance of your skin whilst reducing the look of pores and wrinkles.
serine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
aspartic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
threonine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
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Moisturizing
glycerin
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
sodium pca
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
sodium lactate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Its dose of SelastinTM (an ingredient derived from marine plants) targets enlarged pores, whilst Amino Acids and encapsulated Vitamin C expertly tone, smooth and brighten skin's surface.
alanine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Clinically proven to improve the complexion, the skin-smoothing formula combines resurfacing technology with four plant Alpha Hydroxy Acids to gently dissolve dead skin cells on the surface and boost cell renewal.
papain
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
58/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
parfum
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
yeast extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Potential irritants
propylene glycol
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
parfum
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
All ingredients
coco-caprylate
5.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
glycerin
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Steareth-2, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-21, Carbomer, Butylene glycol, Betaine, Behenyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Sodium pca, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium lactate, Lactic acid, Arginine, Sorbitol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Bentonite, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Malpighia glabra fruit extract, Disodium edta, Hydrogenated castor oil, Aspartic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Pca, Protease, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Freesia alba flower extract, Lilium candidum flower extract, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Glycine, Benzyl alcohol, Papain, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Benzoic acid, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Subtilisin, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Poria cocos extract, Tropolone, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Codium tomentosum extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Ecklonia cava extract, Hizikia fusiforme extract, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phosphate, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Potassium sorbate, Dehydroacetic acid, Unknown, Elastin
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