
“Packed with a powerhouse of skin-loving ingredients like red algae extract, squalene, and hyaluronic acid, this lightweight daily serum helps support skin’s natural collagen for a smooth, hydrated, and radiant finish.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8.
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.
“Packed with a powerhouse of skin-loving ingredients like red algae extract, squalene, and hyaluronic acid, this lightweight daily serum helps support skin’s natural collagen for a smooth, hydrated, and radiant finish.”
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:
betaine, glycerin.
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: squalane, triticum vulgare germ extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product contains antioxidants (castanea sativa seed extract, decarboxy carnosine hcl) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineA red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
More about Porphyridium cruentum extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus leaf extractA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineA 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 acetateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Castanea sativa seed extractA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12One 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 GlycerinA plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
More about Sigesbeckia orientalis extractAlmond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractPlant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
More about Triticum vulgare germ extractAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Centaurium erythraea extractAn 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.
More about SqualaneA plant extract might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin
More about Commiphora mukul resin extractConsists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
More about Micrococcus lysateUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHelps create thicker product formulations and stabilize emulsions
More about Dehydroxanthan gumMight be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed
More about Decarboxy carnosine hclIncreases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerUsed 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 glycolUsed to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateUsed to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePure 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 TocopherolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaWorks as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideAn umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesAn umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesRubus idaeus callus extract, Hyaluronic acid, Betaine, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Caffeine, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Castanea sativa seed extract, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Glycerin, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl glucosamine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Centaurium erythraea extract, Cetearyl olivate, Squalane, Commiphora mukul resin extract, Micrococcus lysate, Lecithin, Dehydroxanthan gum, Sorbitan olivate, Decarboxy carnosine hcl, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Peg-8, Parfum, Limonene, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Iron oxides, Ci 17200, Ci 15985
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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.
| GLAMGLOWYOUTHPOTION™ Rejuvenating Peptide SerumYOUR PRODUCT | DarphinSerums Stimulskin Plus Reshaping Divine Serum | ElishacoyPremium Gold Collagen Ampoule | HanskinCollagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | $254.31 | $15.72 | $22.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 14 of 17 | 5 of 17 | 7 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Bifida Ferment Lysate | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Pentapeptide-18 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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