Erno Laszlo Phormula 3-10 Serum Concentrate
Works for
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Glycine soja seed extract + 2 moreMay help
“For optimal anti-aging results, use our 4-step Phormula 3-10 Ritual with Phormula 3-10 Essence Lotion, Eye Intensive, and Skin Repair”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks well
“skin firmness, elasticity, hydration, tone, texture, and depth of lines.”
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:
erythritol, 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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosa rugosa leaf extract, Melilotus officinalis extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAcacia senegal gum~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumButylene glycol~1.9–2.8%
- 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 glycolCanola oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilMethyl gluceth-20~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-201,2-hexanediol~0.45–1%
Bentonite~0.9–1.35%
Glycine soja seed extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractTapioca starch~0.4–0.95%
Rhizobian gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can temporarily tighten the skin right after application of the product. The effect will be short-lived. Helps improve the product considtency
More about Rhizobian gumSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMalus domestica fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractZingiber officinale extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.55%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.5%
Squalane~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneVigna aconitifolia seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.1–0.45%
- 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 triglycerideSodium pca~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaMaltodextrin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilNiacinamide~0.05–0.25%
- 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 NiacinamideErythritol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolChondrus crispus~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.05–0.2%
- 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 tripeptide-5Benzoic acid~0.05–0.25%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Rosa rugosa leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melilotus officinalis extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Melilotus officinalis extractRosa hybrid flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Acacia senegal gum, Butylene glycol, Canola oil, Methyl gluceth-20, 1,2-hexanediol, Bentonite, Glycine soja seed extract, Tapioca starch, Rhizobian gum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Malus domestica fruit extract, Zingiber officinale extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium pca, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Niacinamide, Erythritol, Chondrus crispus, Citric acid, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Rosa rugosa leaf extract, Melilotus officinalis extract, Rosa hybrid flower extract, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol
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| Erno LaszloPhormula 3-10 Serum ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | U BeautyMini The SMOOTH Dynamic Wrinkle Defense Serum | BABORLIFTING RX Lift Serum | Dermalogicabiolumin-c serum - deluxe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $325.00 | $148.00−$177.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Erno Laszlo - Phormula 3-10 Serum Concentrate" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.15% - 0.25%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (erythritol 0.20% - 0.35%, sodium pca 0.20% - 0.40% and glycerin 3.00% - 3.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 325.00$ 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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