Works for
ExfoliationGluconolactoneWorks well
“Featuring a light texture, it gently yet thoroughly polishes the skin and helps promote a smoother, more even skin appearance.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
Evens skin toneGluconolactoneWorks well
“Targeting Dullness The Good Stuff Paraben Free Boost the complexion with the Erborian Red Pepper Super Serum, a supercharged skincare serum formulated with 80% Korean super ingredients to help encourage an invigorated appearance with a more even tone.Formulated with red pepper and natural-origin exfoliating agents, the Erborian Red Pepper Super Serum gets to work on the skin’s surface.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
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.
MoisturizingGluconolactone, Inulin + 1 moreNot delivered
“Featuring a light texture, it gently yet thoroughly polishes the skin and helps promote a smoother, more even skin appearance.Enriched with a prebiotic, the serum also works to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, so the complexion is left feeling soothed and hydrated.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Anti-agingSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Capsicum annuum fruit extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone) 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Capsicum annuum leaf extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolWater~4.3–6.4%
Gluconolactone~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about Gluconolactone1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.75%
Inulin~1.9–2.9%
- 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 InulinCapsicum annuum fruit extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Pepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicals
More about Capsicum annuum fruit extractSodium citrate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseOctyldodeceth-16~0.85–1.25%
Citric acid~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidButylene glycol~0.45–1.05%
- 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 glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Parfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLimonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Capsicum annuum leaf extract, Propanediol, Water, Gluconolactone, 1,2-hexanediol, Inulin, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Sodium citrate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Octyldodeceth-16, Citric acid, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| ErborianRed Pepper Super SerumYOUR PRODUCT | OSKIADeal Two: OSKIA Isotonic Hydra-Serum | TIRTIRPHA 15% Serum | MedicubeZero Pore One-day Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 63% | 63% |
| Price | $60.00 | — | $16.53−$43.47 | $16.86−$43.14 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Adenosine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Erborian - Red Pepper Super Serum" is effective for: Exfoliation, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (gluconolactone 3.30% - 4.90%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). PHAs (gluconolactone) especially are great for improving skin hydration. They might be even able to stimulate the production of skin's natural humectants and support the healthy skin microbiome.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Erborian" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 40.00£ up to 609.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 60.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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