PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Prevage Advanced Anti-Aging Serum
hydroxydecyl ubiquinoyl dipalmitoyl glycerate
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Idebenone complex. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Continue with moisturiser and sunscreen.
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Fermented bamboo. Is used to create a nice product texture. Might have some antioxidant effect
urea
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
sodium pca
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
peucedanum graveolens extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract. Might have an antioxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance
propylene glycol
0.35% -
0.65%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
cyclopentasiloxane
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Potential irritants
peucedanum graveolens extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract. Might have an antioxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance
propylene glycol
0.35% -
0.65%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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peg-8
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product consistency
cyclopentasiloxane
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Peg-8, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Hydroxydecyl ubiquinoyl dipalmitoyl glycerate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ergothioneine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea leaf ferment filtrate, Peucedanum graveolens extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Propylene glycol, Sodium pca, Trehalose, Urea, Phospholipids, Polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyquaternium-51, Polyisobutene, Xanthan gum, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Tetrasodium edta, Mica, Parfum, Benzoic acid, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Sorbic acid, Chlorphenesin, Ci 14700, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Hydroxydecyl ubiquinoyl dipalmitoyl glycerate (idebenone complex): A new and effective topical antioxidant for the treatment of premature skin aging associated with cellular oxidative stress. (2011). Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 64(2), AB21.
- A comparison of the relative antioxidant potency of L‐ergothioneine and idebenone
- l-Ergothioneine Protects Skin Cells against UV-Induced Damage—A Preliminary Study
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Topical urea in skincare: A review
- Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Singlet molecular oxygen quenching by the antioxidant dimethylmethoxy chromanol in solution and in ex vivo porcine skin