Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Product Summary
"FaceGym - Youth Reformer Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.60% - 2.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 88.00£ up to 687.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 110.00$ in the United States.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This works to tackle the visible signs of ageing, while helping to improve moisture and cell rejuvenation.The serum also features microalgae molecules that are rich in nutrients and minerals.
Source: SpaceNK
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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
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)
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Targeting Fine Lines & Wrinkles Pigmentation / Dark Spots Redness The Good Stuff Paraben Free Silicone Free Sulphate Free Rejuvenate the complexion with the Facegym Youth Reformer Serum, a potent neurocosmetic serum that works to redensify the skin for a smoother, more youthful look.Designed to deliver youth-restoring skincare, this oil-in-serum is formulated with a blend of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.
Source: SpaceNK
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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)
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Targeting Fine Lines & Wrinkles Pigmentation / Dark Spots Redness The Good Stuff Paraben Free Silicone Free Sulphate Free Rejuvenate the complexion with the Facegym Youth Reformer Serum, a potent neurocosmetic serum that works to redensify the skin for a smoother, more youthful look.Designed to deliver youth-restoring skincare, this oil-in-serum is formulated with a blend of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.
Source: SpaceNK
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
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)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 25/100.
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Key Actives
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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)
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.
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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
Potential irritants
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
A plant oil that contains limonoids. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be irritating
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)
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
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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.
Comedogenic ingredients
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
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.
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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)
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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
A plant oil that contains limonoids. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be irritating
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
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
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.
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 seed, Glycine soja extract, Plankton extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Glyceryl dioleate, Farnesol
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