ESPA Tri-Active Regenerating Define & Tighten Body Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 16 moreWorks
“A luxurious blend of lipid oils quenches skin with moisture, and a reviving floral essential oil blend brings restoration to the body and mind.”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Bio-Retinols naturally brighten skin-tone, boosted by skin-smoothing Tara Gum and Seamoss.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“This clinically-proven* serum works to restore youthful bounce and supports the skin's tone and texture, smoothing imperfections and visible signs of aging.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus limon peel oil + 14 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~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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~4.2–5.1%
- 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~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedDicaprylyl carbonate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonatePolyglyceryl-3 stearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateXanthan gum~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydrogenated lecithin~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.65–0.95%
- 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSqualane~0.55–0.85%
- 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 SqualaneLimonene~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCaesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Gossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.3–0.6%
Elaeis guineensis oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilGeraniol~0.25–0.5%
Bidens pilosa extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPhytic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidCoffea arabica seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed oilSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateKappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilLavandula hybrida grosso herb oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.25–0.5%
Sodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 citrateLinalool~0.25–0.45%
Cistus ladaniferus leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.3–0.5%
Citronellol~0.25–0.45%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- 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 oilLentinus edodes extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- 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 oilSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Cistus ladaniferus oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.2–0.35%
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractVanillin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.15–0.25%
Farnesol~0.15–0.25%
Bioflavonoids~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fumaric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Limonene, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Geraniol, Bidens pilosa extract, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Phytic acid, Coffea arabica seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lavandula hybrida grosso herb oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Sodium citrate, Linalool, Cistus ladaniferus leaf/stem extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Citronellol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lentinus edodes extract, Parfum, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Sodium hydroxide, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Vanillin, Citral, Farnesol, Bioflavonoids, Fumaric acid
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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.
| ESPATri-Active Regenerating Define & Tighten Body SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Emma HardieLift & Sculpt Neck Firming Treatment | U BeautyThe SCULPT Neck + Décolleté Concentrate Serum with Peptides + Vitamin B5 | AbibJericho Rose Bifida Serum Firming Drop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | — | $5.23 | $58.00 | $17.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Ceramide Np | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ESPA - Tri-Active™ Regenerating Define & Tighten Body Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.50% and glycerin 4.40% - 5.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 60.00$ up to 105.75$ in the United States, from 45.00£ up to 60.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 105.00CA$ in Canada.
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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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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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