Works for
MoisturizingIsododecane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 9 moreWorks
“The buildable, sheer blush formula is also infused with hyaluronic acid which helps skin retain more moisture.”
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:
sodium hyaluronate.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, plukenetia volubilis seed oil.
Anti-agingTocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitateNot delivered
“This lightweight, luxurious serum is formulated with skin-loving ingredients to provide a youthful, dewy glow with each and every drop.”
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 squalene might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Squalene, Tocopheryl acetate + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (squalene) 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?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Isododecane~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneHydrogenated polyisobutene~6.3–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHydrogenated polydecene~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneSilica dimethyl silylate~4–6%
Trimethylsiloxysilicate~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicateCetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~1.1–1.6%
- 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 acetateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSesamum indicum seed extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractPlukenetia volubilis seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDimethyl isosorbide~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerTropolone~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalene~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneLecithin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCitric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCi 15850~0.2–0.75%
Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 15850~0.15–0.7%
Iron oxides~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77742~0.15–0.65%
Ultramarines~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77007~0.15–0.55%
Ci 77510~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Blue 1 lake~0.1–0.4%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.4%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Isododecane, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Hydrogenated polydecene, Silica dimethyl silylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Dimethyl isosorbide, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Tropolone, Squalene, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid, Ci 15850, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 15850, Iron oxides, Ci 77742, Ultramarines, Ci 77007, Ci 77510, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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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.
| Em CosmeticsColor Drops Serum BlushYOUR PRODUCT | Crepe Erase4-in-1 Line Smoothing Capsules | NeovaSerious Clarity | EltaMDSkin Recovery Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 23% | 23% | 22% |
| Price | — | — | $85.00 | $72.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Cyclopentasiloxane | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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