Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Betaine + 11 moreWorks well
“Ageless Hyaluronic Serum”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreMay help
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. 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.
Evens skin toneHydrolyzed soy proteinNot delivered
“It revives collagen production, promotes cell turnover, and evens out your skin tone. And, of course, shield your skin from the sun’s embrace with our essential SPF, ensuring protection during all your daily adventures.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Carica papaya fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Betaine~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~2.6–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinButylene 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 glycolPropanediol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHyaluronic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed soy protein~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinTrehalose~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseHydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.55–1.25%
Silybum marianum extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
More about Silybum marianum extractPinus strobus bark extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractXanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~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 LecithinSclerotium gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPullulan~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanDisodium adenosine triphosphate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Algin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.01–0.1%
- 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 Acetyl hexapeptide-8Ci 16035~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Betaine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Trehalose, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Silybum marianum extract, Pinus strobus bark extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Carica papaya fruit extract, Algin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Ci 16035
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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.
| esmiAgeless Hyaluronic SerumYOUR PRODUCT | MaskadAnti aging serum | FOREOSUPERCHARGED™ Triple-Action Firming Serum | NIDASalmon PDRN Peptide Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | — | $35.00 | $58.99 | $13.32 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"esmi - Ageless Hyaluronic Serum" 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 (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.01% - 0.10%). 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.
- Humectants (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.01% - 0.10%, trehalose 0.60% - 1.40%, hyaluronic acid 1.20% - 1.80%, glycerin 2.60% - 3.90% and betaine 4.90% - 7.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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