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Product summary

"Glow Recipe - Avocado Ceramide Redness Relief Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging and Moisturizing

This product could be helpful for: Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.80% - 2.20%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
  • Ceramides (ceramide ns 1.40% - 1.70%, ceramide np 1.60% - 1.90%, ceramide eos 0.60% - 0.95%, ceramide eop 0.90% - 1.15%, ceramide ap 1.10% - 1.30%, caprooyl sphingosine 0.20% - 0.40% and caprooyl phytosphingosine 0.25% - 0.45%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
  • Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-8 0.25% - 0.50%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
  • Humectants (glycerin 4.50% - 5.60% and dextran 0.20% - 0.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Glow Recipe" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 44.00$ in the United States, from 38.00£ up to 40.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 56.00CA$ in Canada and for 350.00HK$ in Hong Kong.

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