ESPA Face Serums Active Nutrients Optimal Skin ProSerum
Works for
MoisturizingLinoleic acid, Oryza sativa bran oil + 14 moreWorks well
“Used daily, this intensely nourishing, revitalising serum helps to replenish and strengthen skin's natural moisture barrier so that even sensitive skin feels nurtured and healthy-looking.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Antioxidant-rich Turmeric is the final complexion-loving ingredient that helps improve the appearance of your skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Oryza sativa bran oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~5–7.5%
- 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 oilCoconut alkanes~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~3.8–5.7%
- 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 oil unsaponifiablesOenothera biennis oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilRosa canina fruit oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilEchium plantagineum seed oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilOctyldodecanol~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateCurcuma longa root extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.85–1.25%
- 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 triglycerideLinoleic acid~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidTocopherol~0.4–1%
- 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 TocopherolRibes nigrum seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilParfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.75%
Cedrus deodara wood oil~0.3–0.75%
Crithmum maritimum extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract (sea fennel) that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum extractEugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.15–0.7%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEugenol~0.15–0.6%
Citrus tangerina peel oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus tangerina peel oilJasminum sambac flower extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plumeria alba flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.15–0.6%
Linalool~0.15–0.55%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.5%
- 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 benzoateCardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Linolenic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidCitronellol~0.1–0.3%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilIngredient list view
Oryza sativa bran oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Coconut alkanes, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Octyldodecanol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Curcuma longa root extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Linoleic acid, Tocopherol, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Parfum, Limonene, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cedrus deodara wood oil, Crithmum maritimum extract, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Eugenol, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Plumeria alba flower extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Linolenic acid, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Moringa oleifera seed oil
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| ESPAFace Serums Active Nutrients Optimal Skin ProSerumYOUR PRODUCT | Pulpe de VieThe Serum Moisturizing Facial Serum | Dieux SkinFirm Revival HydroRetinal Firming Serum | DermalogicaMultivitamin Power Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 47% | 47% |
| Price | — | $19.44 | — | $47.29 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil | Retinal | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ESPA - Face Serums Active Nutrients Optimal Skin ProSerum" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this product (0.55% - 1.30%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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