Works for
MoisturizingCeramide 1, Ceramide 2 + 27 moreWorks well
“Moisturizing Serum S”
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:
alanine, arginine.
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: arginine, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1, ceramide 2, ceramide 3, ceramide 6 ii, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingSide benefit · Serine, Threonine + 2 moreMay help
This product contains serine, threonine. These ingredients 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 2 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinLavandula angustifolia flower water~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butylene glycol~2.5–3.8%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~1–1.5%
Ceramide 1~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 1Ceramide 2~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2Ceramide 3~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Ceramide 5~1–1.45%
Ceramide 6 ii~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 6 iiPhytosphingosine~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineCholesterol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolPhytosterols~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium pca~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSerine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineGlycerin~0.15–0.55%
- 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 GlycerinGlutamic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAlanine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineArginine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineThreonine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineProline~0.1–0.4%
Taurine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineLecithin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinValine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoleucine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineTyrosine~0.05–0.3%
Phenylalanine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium aspartate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSqualane~0.1–0.45%
- 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 SqualaneSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- 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 oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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 extractChlorella vulgaris extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCentaurea cyanus flower extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractTilia cordata flower extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Behenyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.4%
- 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 lecithinPolyglyceryl-10 pentastearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateLavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 5, Ceramide 6 ii, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Phytosterols, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium pca, Serine, Glycerin, Glutamic acid, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Taurine, Lecithin, Valine, Isoleucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Sodium aspartate, Allantoin, Squalane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Unknown, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Unknown, Tilia cordata flower extract, Behenyl alcohol, Potassium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| etvosMoisturizing Serum SYOUR PRODUCT | Skin Inc Supplement BarCeramide Serum | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICProbiotics Double Action Serum | Skin firstHyaluronic acid + ceramide booster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 54% |
| Price | — | $35.00 | $23.02 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 20 | 15 of 20 | 8 of 20 |
| Key difference | — | Titanium Dioxide | Tripeptide-1 | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"etvos - Moisturizing Serum S" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide 1 0.10% - 0.40%, phytosphingosine 0.45% - 1.05%, ceramide 1 0.60% - 1.35%, ceramide 3 1.30% - 1.90%, ceramide 2 1.40% - 2.10% and ceramide 1 1.70% - 2.50%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Humectants (arginine 0.10% - 0.40%, alanine 0.10% - 0.45%, glutamic acid 0.10% - 0.50%, glycerin 0.15% - 0.55%, sodium pca 0.10% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.50% and glycerin 4.30% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 44.20$ in the United States.
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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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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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