Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Copper tripeptide-1 + 9 moreWorks well
“A Face serum that effectively targets wrinkles and fine lines, while boosting skin barrier and achieving a more defined facial contour.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Copper tripeptide-1 + 2 moreMay help
“A Face serum that effectively targets wrinkles and fine lines, while boosting skin barrier and achieving a more defined facial contour.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1. 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDipropylene glycol~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~1–1.5%
Dimethicone~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeArginine~1.3–2%
- 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 ArginineButylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHydrogenated lecithin~0.4–0.95%
- 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 lecithinXanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearatePunica granatum fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractPapaver rhoeas petal extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cimicifuga racemosa root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trifolium pratense leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractDioscorea japonica root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Andrographis paniculata extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Copper tripeptide-1~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.
More about Copper tripeptide-1Glyceryl linoleate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleateGlyceryl arachidonate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl arachidonateRetinyl palmitate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateBiotin~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinCrithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant cell extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Dimethicone, Arginine, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydrogenated lecithin, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Punica granatum fruit extract, Papaver rhoeas petal extract, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Trifolium pratense leaf extract, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Disodium edta, Andrographis paniculata extract, Panthenol, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Copper tripeptide-1, Glyceryl linoleate, Glyceryl arachidonate, Retinyl palmitate, Biotin, Crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate
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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.
| Face serumIntense Firming FACE SERUMYOUR PRODUCT | Azio BeautyIntense Firming FACE SERUM | MEDIHEALBaobab Soothing Moisture Serum | VegreenFragrance-FreeNature Mucin Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 63% |
| Price | $148.00 | — | — | $14.23−$133.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | — | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Face serum - Intense Firming FACE SERUM" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.05% - 0.20%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Peptides (copper tripeptide-1 0.10% - 0.35% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.35%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.35%, arginine 1.30% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 22.29CA$ in Canada, for 27.90A$ in Australia, for 141.00$ in the United States and for 29.00£ 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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