Works for
MoisturizingCoco-caprylate, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks
“Featherlight, silky and rapidly-absorbing, the luxurious serum injects and locks in a replenishing dose of hydration with Hyaluronic Acid and Honesty Seed oil, plumping the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and rejuvenating fatigued skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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).
Anti-agingPhyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Tocopherol + 1 moreNot delivered
“Featherlight, silky and rapidly-absorbing, the luxurious serum injects and locks in a replenishing dose of hydration with Hyaluronic Acid and Honesty Seed oil, plumping the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and rejuvenating fatigued skin.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - phyllanthus emblica fruit extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient phyllanthus emblica fruit extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (phyllanthus emblica fruit extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy18 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 16 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Coco-caprylate~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateGlycerin~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 GlycerinSteareth-2~2.8–3.5%
Cetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyacetophenone~1.6–2%
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractSteareth-21~1.2–1.4%
Propanediol~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDiheptyl succinate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
More about Diheptyl succinateCarbomer~0.55–0.8%
- 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 CarbomerDisodium edta~0.5–0.7%
Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerParfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLunaria annua seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.3–0.5%
- 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 acidHydrolyzed verbascum thapsus flower~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Crocus sativus flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharide hydrolysate~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.4%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilEugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.2–0.4%
Juniperus mexicana oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitric acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolPropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Ascorbic acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidHydrolyzed yeast protein~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenol~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polianthes tuberosa flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilVetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilCitrus aurantium flower oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cymbopogon nardus oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.1–0.2%
Jasminum sambac flower extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilMyrocarpus fastigiatus oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilIngredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate, Glycerin, Steareth-2, Cetearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Steareth-21, Propanediol, Diheptyl succinate, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Lunaria annua seed oil, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed verbascum thapsus flower, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract, Crocus sativus flower extract, Saccharide hydrolysate, Limonene, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Potassium sorbate, Ascorbic acid, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Eugenol, Linalool, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Polianthes tuberosa flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Myrocarpus fastigiatus oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil
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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.
| ELEMISPeptide4 Antioxidant Hydra-SerumYOUR PRODUCT | HanskinReal Complexion Pink Capsule Serum | SupereggTonal Scenery Reparative Serum | LumeneArctic Hydra Care [Arktis] Moisture & Relief Rich Oleo-Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $22.00 | $72.00 | $51.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobionic Acid | Madecassoside | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ELEMIS - Peptide4 Antioxidant Hydra-Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.25% - 0.40%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (saccharide hydrolysate 0.25% - 0.45%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.30% - 0.50% and glycerin 4.00% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 53.00$ up to 74.00$ in the United States, from 44.00£ up to 1215.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 100.80CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Emblicamdedge.com
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- 6Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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