Formotopia BFFECT Moisturizing Serum Hyaluronic Acid 2% + Na-PCA 1%
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer + 6 moreWorks
“Offers deep hydration.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Micro-molecular HA penetrates into the dermis, increases blood circulation, improves metabolism, maintains skin elasticity, and slows down skin aging.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Besides keeping the skin bouncy and smooth, it also helps get rid of melanoid pigment and makes the skin tender and white.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~6.2–9.3%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPentylene glycol~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium pca~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSodium hyaluronate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Pentylene glycol, Sodium pca, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate
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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.
| FormotopiaBFFECT Moisturizing Serum Hyaluronic Acid 2% + Na-PCA 1%YOUR PRODUCT | Madeca DermaHydra Boosting Microbiome Ampoule | ISNTREEUltra-Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum | BADSKINCollagen Bomb Hydrating Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | $29.98 | $15.86 | $24.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassoside | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Formotopia - BFFECT Moisturizing Serum Hyaluronic Acid 2% + Na-PCA 1%" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.50%, sodium hyaluronate 1.00% - 1.50%, sodium pca 1.40% - 2.20%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 2.70% - 4.00% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 12.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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