Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate + 7 moreWorks
“A skin-brightening cocktail formed of red clover, Mediterranean mullein and Swiss alpine extracts work in harmony to nourish the skin with antioxidants that help to defend the visage against harsh pollutants.”
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:
glycerin.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, coco-caprylate/caprate.
ExfoliationPapainNot delivered
“Dynamic Resurfacing Super-C Serum”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Incorporated into your skincare regime, the serum seeks to promote the appearance of a unified and refined skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Achillea millefolium extract + 6 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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-blemishSide benefit · Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains sodium ascorbyl phosphate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Achillea millefolium extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract + 4 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%
Glycerin~4.4–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinSodium ascorbyl phosphate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateCoco-caprylate/caprate~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePentylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolIsopropyl isostearate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isopropyl isostearateIsopentyldiol~1.5–1.9%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCitric acid~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCarbomer~0.95–1.15%
- 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 CarbomerTocopherol~0.7–1%
- 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 TocopherolVerbascum thapsus extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.5–0.75%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.4–0.65%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Achillea millefolium extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractAlchemilla vulgaris extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractMalva sylvestris flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractPrimula veris extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Veronica officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTrifolium pratense flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
More about Trifolium pratense flower extractPapain~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainBehenyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilCapsanthin/capsorubin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholProtease~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Subtilisin~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Pentylene glycol, Isopropyl isostearate, Isopentyldiol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Citric acid, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Verbascum thapsus extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium benzoate, Disodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Achillea millefolium extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Malva sylvestris flower/leaf/stem extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Primula veris extract, Veronica officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum, Sodium metabisulfite, Sorbitan isostearate, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Papain, Behenyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated castor oil, Capsanthin/capsorubin, Stearyl alcohol, Protease, Subtilisin, Tocopheryl acetate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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| ELEMISDynamic Resurfacing Super-C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | SwisseVitamin C 10% Brightening Booster Serum | FacetheoryCentasoothe Serum S5 with Dragon's Blood, Centella Asiatica and Evening Primrose Oil | hellobubbleDay Dream Vitamin C + Niacinamide Tone & Texture Serum | |
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| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | ≈ $132.27 | $20.57≈ −$111.70 | — | $11.90≈ −$120.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ferulic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ELEMIS - Dynamic Resurfacing Super-C Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.40% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 124.00$ up to 139.00$ in the United States, for 381.77A$ in Australia and from 95.00£ up to 700.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsionssciencedirect.com
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