Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 + 1 moreWorks well
“Formulated with Erborian’s ginseng complex and peptides, the serum delivers a tightening effect that helps the skin appear smoother and more elastic while working to diminish the appearance of crow’s feet, lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4.
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.
MoisturizingPalmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Inulin + 8 moreWorks well
“Also featuring a prebiotic, the serum works to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier to help keep the skin soothed and hydrated.”
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: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extractNot delivered
“As a bonus, the Gingseng Super Serum contains peptides to even and smooth your skin's texture and tone.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Panax ginseng root water~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolWater~4.7–7%
1,2-hexanediol~2.6–3.9%
Olus oil~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilInulin~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinButylene glycol~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPanax ginseng root extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractDioscorea villosa root extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kigelia africana fruit extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum giganteum extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractLactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerGlycerin~0.15–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Citronellol~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Panax ginseng root water, Propanediol, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Olus oil, Inulin, Butylene glycol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Equisetum giganteum extract, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, Adenosine, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Citronellol
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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.
| ErborianGinseng Super SerumYOUR PRODUCT | MatkasHyaluronic Acid Firming Boost Serum | simplyOReal Effect EGF Ampoule | FOREOSUPERCHARGED Triple-Action Firming Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 63% |
| Price | ≈ $55.67 | $24.55≈ −$31.12 | $18.64≈ −$37.03 | $69.90≈ +$14.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-9 | Niacinamide | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Erborian - Ginseng Super Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.35% - 0.85%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Adenosine 0.45% - 1.00%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.90% and glycerin 0.20% - 0.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 43.50£ up to 70.00£ in the United Kingdom and from 70.50$ up to 78.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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