Emma Hardie Lotus Flower Treatment Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWorks well
“Working to visibly improve skin tone, this treatment also includes wild indigo, which works to calm and de-stress the skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks well
“Tighten the look of pores and boost the skin’s hydration with the Emma Hardie Lotus Flower Treatment Serum, a lightweight gel serum that helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Pistacia lentiscus gumWorks well
“Tighten the look of pores and boost the skin’s hydration with the Emma Hardie Lotus Flower Treatment Serum, a lightweight gel serum that helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, TocopherolWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Nelumbo nucifera flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Niacinamide~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolysorbate 20~2–3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.4–2.1%
- 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 copolymerHydroxyethylcellulose~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSodium hyaluronate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlcohol~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLysolecithin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinTephrosia purpurea seed extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. The manufacturer claims that it can help "break down cortisol production in skin production in skin cells", but actual benefits to the skin are not clear
More about Tephrosia purpurea seed extractPolysorbate 60~0.35–0.8%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateLecithin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPistacia lentiscus gum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Pistacia lentiscus gumTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.25%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.05–0.2%
Nymphaea coerulea flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium hyaluronate, Alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Lysolecithin, Tephrosia purpurea seed extract, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Lecithin, Pistacia lentiscus gum, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Dehydroacetic acid, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nymphaea coerulea flower extract, Tocopherol
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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.
| Emma HardieLotus Flower Treatment SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Emma STreatment Niacinamide Formula | innisfreeGreen Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum - Face Serum | Versed SkinJust Breathe Clarifying Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 98% | 97% | 97% |
| Price | ≈ $60.23 | — | $25.00≈ −$35.23 | $13.98≈ −$46.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Mastic liposome treatment for shiny and impure skinmibellebiochemistry.com
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