FaceGym Youth Reformer Firming Vitamin C and Nootropic Oil-in-Serum
Works for
Anti-agingAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate, TocopherolMay help
“Helps reduce the look of lines and wrinkles”
This product contains ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
MoisturizingSqualane, Borago officinalis seed oil + 9 moreWorks
“This works to tackle the visible signs of ageing, while helping to improve moisture and cell rejuvenation.”
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:
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Borago officinalis seed oil + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateMay help
“Skin appears smoother and revitalised as patchouli and Palo Santo extracts lend phytocannabinoid properties that unify the complexion for a more even-looking skin tone.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Santalum album wood oil, Arnica montana flower + 2 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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Squalane~25–38%
- 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 SqualaneAlmond/borage/linseed/olive acids/glycerides~6.3–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Borago officinalis seed oil~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateOctyldodecanol~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.2–3.4%
- 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 oilSodium hyaluronate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePistacia lentiscus gum~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Pistacia lentiscus gumSantalum album wood oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carapa guaianensis seed oil~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that contains limonoids. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be irritating
More about Carapa guaianensis seed oilBulnesia sarmientoi wood oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.6–1.4%
- 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 triglycerideTriolein~0.45–1.05%
C10-18 triglycerides~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesArnica montana flower~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pogostemon cablin leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractPlankton extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.35%
- 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 acetateGlyceryl dioleate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Farnesol~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Squalane, Almond/borage/linseed/olive acids/glycerides, Borago officinalis seed oil, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Octyldodecanol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Pistacia lentiscus gum, Santalum album wood oil, Carapa guaianensis seed oil, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triolein, C10-18 triglycerides, Arnica montana flower, Pogostemon cablin leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Plankton extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Glyceryl dioleate, Farnesol
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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.
| FaceGymYouth Reformer Firming Vitamin C and Nootropic Oil-in-SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Joanna VargasRescue Serum | immunoAdvanced Essence Oil WH | KORRESApothecary Wild Rose Brightening Absolute Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | ≈ $121.68 | $146.60≈ +$24.92 | $96.60≈ −$25.08 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | — | Alteromonas Ferment Extract | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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