Epicuren

Epicuren Strengthen and Rebuild Vegan Serum Concentrate

Name: Epicuren - Strengthen and Rebuild Vegan Serum Concentrate
Brand: Epicuren

Efficacy87/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 8 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Perfect for more sensitive skin types, this concentrated plant derived collagen serum was formulated to moisturize and soften the appearance of unwanted fine lines and reveal a rejuvenated complexion.”

Source: Epicuren

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: anhydroxylitol, 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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, glycosphingolipids.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5

Palmitoyl tripeptide-5HeroEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~2.1–3.1%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~2.9–4.3%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.8–2.7%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.8%

XylitylglucosideKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function~0.95–1.45%

AnhydroxylitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function~0.6–1.35%

Hydrolyzed soybean fiberKey activeEffect: Medium~0.15–0.5%

GlycosphingolipidsKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin~0.1–0.45%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~6.2–9.3%

LysolecithinEffect: LowLecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%

Anti-aging

Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice

May help

What the product description says

“Perfect for more sensitive skin types, this concentrated plant derived collagen serum was formulated to moisturize and soften the appearance of unwanted fine lines and reveal a rejuvenated complexion.”

Source: Epicuren

This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~2.1–3.1%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~6.2–9.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~3.9–5.8%est.

PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~6.2–9.3%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~2.9–4.3%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.2–9.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~3.9–5.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.9–4.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Vegetable collagen

Not recognized

Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~2.1–3.1%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Glycerin~1.8–2.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propanediol~1.4–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Xylitylglucoside~0.95–1.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Anhydroxylitol~0.6–1.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

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Xanthan gum~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Lysolecithin~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Xylitol~0.35–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Perfluorodecalin~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sclerotium gum~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Sucrose palmitate~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Hydrolyzed soybean fiber~0.15–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Pullulan~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Citric acid~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Glycosphingolipids~0.1–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin

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Parfum~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Unknown, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xanthan gum, Lysolecithin, Xylitol, Perfluorodecalin, Sclerotium gum, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sucrose palmitate, Hydrolyzed soybean fiber, Pullulan, Citric acid, Glycosphingolipids, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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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.

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	EpicurenStrengthen and Rebuild Vegan Serum ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT	NIP+FABProtein Fix Skin Longevity Booster Drops 10%	BlissYouth Got This Serum	GenabellePDRN Dual Glow Serum Mist
Match	—	62%	58%	58%
Price	—	$40.04	$31.81	$20.65
Shared key ingredients	—	6 of 8	5 of 8	6 of 8
Key difference	—	Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract	Retinol	Copper Tripeptide-1
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net

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