Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, TocopherolWorks well
“Rich in antioxidants, the serum also works to refine the look of pores, reduce the look of fine lines and improve the skin’s natural bounce.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks
“Powered by fermented sweet black tea, this formula aims to boost luminosity, smooth the skin’s texture and deliver long-lasting hydration to the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglycerin-3~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Pentylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.1%
Kigelia africana fruit extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia capillaris flower extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilTocopherol~0.8–1.25%
- 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~0.5–1.2%
- 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 acetateButylene glycol~0.45–1%
- 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 glycolDiglycerin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPropanediol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearatePolyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateInositol~0.3–0.75%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateParfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium citrate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAdenosine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineChlorphenesin~0.05–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.01–0.1%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Artemisia capillaris flower extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Butylene glycol, Diglycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Inositol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Parfum, Sodium citrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Citric acid, Adenosine, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate, Sodium metabisulfite, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
| FreshKombucha Facial Treatment EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | ISNTREEHyaluronic Acid Water Essence | TONYMOLYBio EX Cell Peptide Toner | COSRX5 PDRN B5 Vital Soothing Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $39.00 | $15.65−$23.35 | $33.57−$5.43 | $23.00−$16.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firmingpreange Angelica Toner
Product summary
"Fresh - Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.25% - 0.50%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.55%, inositol 0.45% - 0.70%, diglycerin 0.55% - 0.80%, polyglycerin-3 3.00% - 3.70% and glycerin 3.90% - 4.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 170.13A$ in Australia, from 10.01$ up to 39.00$ in the United States and from 38.00£ up to 250.00£ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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