Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hyaluronic acid + 7 moreWorks
“The naturally-derived formula combines the power of retinol, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and blemishes, without overdrying the skin.”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, triticum vulgare germ oil.
Anti-agingHyaluronic acid, TocopherolNot delivered
“Retinol Anti-Aging Serum”
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.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-blemishCAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICENot delivered
“The naturally-derived formula combines the power of retinol, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and blemishes, without overdrying the skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“By gently exfoliating and removing dead skin cells, our retinol serum helps to reveal a brighter-looking and firmer-feeling complexion.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis extract, Triticum vulgare germ oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Hamamelis virginiana extractMedium 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%
Aloe barbadensis extract~6–8.9%
- 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 extractHamamelis virginiana extract~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinHyaluronic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidTriticum vulgare germ oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.5–2.3%
- 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 oilTocopherol~1.1–1.7%
- 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 TocopherolPropolis extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractCamellia sinensis extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractCarrageenan~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanLecithin~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPentylene glycol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPotassium phosphate~0.3–0.75%
Hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Hydroxyethyl ethylcellulosePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.55%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Unknown, Propolis extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Carrageenan, Lecithin, Pentylene glycol, Potassium phosphate, Hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose, Polysorbate 20, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, 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.
| Eve HansenRetinol Anti-Aging SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Petunia SkincareRetinol 2.5% Serum | SkincallDaily Triple Serum | Dew LabSuperdew Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $34.99 | $14.90−$20.09 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide | Beta-Glucan |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Eve Hansen - Retinol Anti-Aging Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 2.10% - 3.10% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 32.88$ in the United States and for 37.21£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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