Works for
MoisturizingLinoleic acid, Coconut alkanes + 13 moreWorks well
“This intensely nourishing serum which harnesses our unique Vital Nutrients Omega + Essential Vitamin Complex helps to strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier while helping your body rediscover that all-important glow.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
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
Anti-agingTocopherol, Alaria esculenta extractNot delivered
“Meanwhile, turmeric lends sublime levels of radiance with antioxidant protection against free radicals (the cheeky hydration thieves that lead to premature ageing), balloon vine calms and soothes dehydrated skin, while winged kelp boosts collagen production and cell renewal.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“With skin feeling hydrated, beautifully soft and supple, Turmeric gives this serum its healthy glow-inducing qualities to brighten and even 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
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Coconut alkanes~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesOryza sativa bran oil~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.7–7%
- 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 triglycerideCoco-caprylate/caprate~3.8–5.7%
- 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~2.5–3.8%
- 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 extractPlukenetia volubilis seed oil~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilOctyldodecanol~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolEchium plantagineum seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- 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 oilLinoleic acid~1.3–1.9%
- 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 acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~1–1.5%
- 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 oilParfum~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.5–1.2%
- 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~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilLimonene~0.45–1%
- 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~0.4–0.95%
Cedrus deodara wood oil~0.4–1%
Alaria esculenta extract~0.4–0.95%
- 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 extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.35–0.8%
Eugenol~0.3–0.7%
Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.35–0.85%
- 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 unsaponifiablesCitrus tangerina peel oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus tangerina peel oilJasminum sambac flower extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plumeria alba flower extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.15–0.7%
Linalool~0.15–0.6%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.55%
- 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~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidCitronellol~0.1–0.3%
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- 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
Coconut alkanes, Oryza sativa bran oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Curcuma longa root extract, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Octyldodecanol, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Linoleic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum, Tocopherol, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Limonene, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cedrus deodara wood oil, Alaria esculenta extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Eugenol, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, 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, Moringa oleifera seed oil
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| ESPAOptimal Body Tri-SerumYOUR PRODUCT | ZelensPower D - Fortifying & Restoring | Trinny LondonOvernight sensation | DarphinSerums Ideal Resource Renewing Pro-Vitamin C & E Oil Concentrate x 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $56.40 | $53.66−$2.74 | $39.00−$17.40 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 8 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ESPA - Optimal Body Tri-Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Another helpful ingredient in this product is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to reduce clogged pores.
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The product retails from 62.30A$ up to 93.10A$ in Australia, from 45.00$ up to 87.00$ in the United States, from 41.00£ up to 45.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 81.90CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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