Givenchy

Givenchy Skin Ressource Distress Moisture Serum

Name: Givenchy - Skin Ressource Distress Moisture Serum
Brand: Givenchy

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Lauroyl lysine + 8 more

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What the product description says

“The Skin Ressource Distress Moisture Serum by Givenchy is a featherlight formula that helps to hydrate the skin.”

Source: Lookfantastic

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: glycerin, inositol.

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: passiflora edulis seed oil, caprylyl glycol.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.1–6.2%

Lauroyl lysineKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~1.7–2.5%

Polyglycerin-3Key active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.4–2.1%

IsomaltKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.8–1.2%

Passiflora edulis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product~0.15–0.5%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.3%

InositolKey active· HumectantEffect: High~0.05–0.25%

C15-19 alkaneEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~2–3%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.45–1.05%

Phytol· EmollientEffect: LowMight be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to have other skin benefits but any evidence is lacking. Can be irritating~0.05–0.25%

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What the product description says

“The serum plumps the skin with intense moisture, promoting a radiant, more even-toned complexion.”

Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~3.7–5.5%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

Passiflora edulis seed oilA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the productHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

Helichrysum italicum extractA plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

PhytolMight be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to have other skin benefits but any evidence is lacking. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–1.05%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.15–0.65%est.

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Comedogenic

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Alcohol~3.7–5.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Propanediol~2.7–4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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C15-19 alkane~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Lauroyl lysine~1.7–2.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture

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Polyglycerin-3~1.4–2.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Cellulose~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Isomalt~0.8–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylyl glycol~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Parfum~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Passiflora edulis seed oil~0.15–0.5%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Inositol~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Helichrysum italicum extract~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating

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Phytol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Might be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to have other skin benefits but any evidence is lacking. Can be irritating

More about Phytol

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Propanediol, C15-19 alkane, Lauroyl lysine, Polyglycerin-3, Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, Cellulose, Isomalt, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl acetate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Xanthan gum, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Inositol, Helichrysum italicum extract, Phytol

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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.

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	GivenchySkin Ressource Distress Moisture SerumYOUR PRODUCT	CLEARSTEM SkincareBOUNCEBACK - "No Botox Serum"	Swiss ClinicHyaluronic Filler+	Sonsie SkinSonsie Super Serum
Match	—	35%	35%	34%
Price	—	—	—	$64.00
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 6	3 of 6	3 of 6
Key difference	—	Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3	Lactic Acid	Niacinamide
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Medium
Drying alcohol	Contains drying alcohol	—	—	Contains drying alcohol
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Product summary

"Givenchy - Skin Ressource Distress Moisture Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.30%, polyglycerin-3 1.40% - 2.10%, isomalt 0.80% - 1.20%, inositol 0.05% - 0.25% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails for 49.30£ 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 4 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
4
Methods using phytol to improve the appearance of skin and compositions for such methodspatents.google.com

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