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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The potent serum combines Retinol, a DNA complex and Vitamin C to create a rejuvenating solution that severely reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as combating loss of elasticity to leave the face visibly firm.
retinol
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
adenosine
0.1% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
glutathione
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
enantia chlorantha bark extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Anti-blemish
retinol
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
taurine
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
niacinamide
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Evens skin tone
glutathione
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
retinol
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
taurine
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
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Exfoliation
retinol
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
Moisturizing
cyanocobalamin
0.1% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Anti-oxidation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
parfum
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
alcohol denat.
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii oil
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
zea mays oil
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
retinol
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
alcohol denat.
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii oil
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
zea mays oil
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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All ingredients
glycerin
4.6% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
propanediol
3.8% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Butylene glycol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Propylene glycol dicaprylate, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Methylpropanediol, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Parfum, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sucrose palmitate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Peg-20 castor oil, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Chlorphenesin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Alcohol denat., Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Glucose, Disodium edta, Glyceryl linoleate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Potassium chloride, Silica, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Carbomer, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium lactate, Calcium chloride, Zea mays oil, Benzyl alcohol, Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract, Polysorbate 20, Magnesium sulfate, Glutamine, Citric acid, Sodium phosphate, Inositol, Calcium pantothenate, Retinol, Sodium hydroxide, T-butyl alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium citrate, Ascorbic acid, Sodium acetate, Sodium benzoate, Soluble collagen, Potassium sorbate, Lysine hcl, Rosa moschata seed oil, Arginine, Dehydroacetic acid, Histidine, Valine, Leucine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Glycine, Polysorbate 80, Tocopherol, Serine, Adenosine, Cystine, Cyanocobalamin, Deoxycytidine, Deoxyguanosine, Thymidine, Glutathione, Asparagine, Aspartic acid, Ornithine, Oleanolic acid, Glutamic acid, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, Proline, Aminobutyric acid, Biotin, Tocopheryl acetate, Methionine, Taurine, Hydroxyproline, Glucosamine, Glycine soja oil, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Coenzyme a, Glucuronolactone, Sodium glucuronate, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Thiamine diphosphate, Unknown, Uridine, Unknown, Disodium flavine adenine dinucleotide, Ci 17200, Retinyl acetate, Unknown, Deoxycytidine, Niacin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxal 5-phosphate, Pyridoxine hcl, Folic acid, Riboflavin, Tocopheryl phosphate
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- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Anti-oxidant, Histopathology and LD50 Evaluation of Ethanol Stem Bark Extract of Enantia chlorantha in Rodents
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
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