ESPA Face Serums Tri-Active Lift & Firm Intensive Serum
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 10 moreWorks
“An intensive hydrating complex of marine seaweeds and sea fennel, leaves skin feeling plump and supple whilst Larch and Irish Moss helps to visibly smooth and lift the skin's appearance.”
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:
galactoarabinan, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, chondrus crispus extract.
Anti-agingTocopherol, Alaria esculenta extractNot delivered
“A powerful age-defying serum to help restore the look of skin youthful firmness, elasticity and bounce back.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 6 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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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.6–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.3–5.2%
- 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 triglycerideButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolLysolecithin~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinSclerotium gum~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumOlea europaea leaf extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractGalactoarabinan~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPullulan~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPelargonium graveolens oil~0.45–0.65%
Linalool~0.35–0.65%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- 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 oilParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAlaria esculenta extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractChondrus crispus extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 crispus extractCrithmum maritimum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum extractPhytic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidCodium tomentosum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gigartina stellata extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.4–0.6%
Geraniol~0.2–0.4%
Pelvetia canaliculata extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
- 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 citrateCyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
Citral~0.1–0.2%
Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extractSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Olea europaea leaf extract, Galactoarabinan, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Pullulan, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Linalool, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum, Alaria esculenta extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Crithmum maritimum extract, Phytic acid, Codium tomentosum extract, Gigartina stellata extract, Silica, Geraniol, Pelvetia canaliculata extract, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium citrate, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Limonene, Dehydroacetic acid, Citral, Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| ESPAFace Serums Tri-Active Lift & Firm Intensive SerumYOUR PRODUCT | INNBEAUTY PROJECTElastic Skin Firming & Plumping Refillable Serum | TruforaNight Serum 85 | Dr. Barbara SturmThe Good C Vitamin C Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | $46.00 | — | $144.62 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Bakuchiol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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