Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate + 9 moreWorks
“Combined with vegan collagen and vegan silk protein, this lightweight, oil-free serum deeply hydrates dry, dehydrated skin and diminishes the appearance of visible fine lines for healthy, bouncy, youthful skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium acetylated hyaluronate.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
3 of 4 community members would buy it again.
The watermelon fragrance is not noticeable when you put it on, but a fresh fragrance when you open it.
As far as I have ever experienced, pilling only occurs for me when I'm wearing too many layers of skincare prep, like an essence, serum, moisturizer & primer. I had not let each product absorb and dry before adding the next.
Honestly it’s a good serum but it’s expensive. You can get a similar working serum from the ordinary or good molecules
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPleiogynium timoriense fruit extract~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Pleiogynium timoriense fruit extractPodocarpus elatus fruit extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Podocarpus elatus fruit extractTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractSodium acetylated hyaluronate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTremella fuciformis polysaccharide~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia seyal gum extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sr-spider polypeptide-1~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pantothenic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and may help reduce inflammation in skin
More about Pantothenic acidPhospholipids~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.7%
Spirulina platensis extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractRaphanus sativus root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetatePolyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylatePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.15–0.6%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.55%
Propylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.45%
Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.4%
Carrageenan~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium glycolate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium formate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Pleiogynium timoriense fruit extract, Podocarpus elatus fruit extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Acacia seyal gum extract, Sr-spider polypeptide-1, Pantothenic acid, Phospholipids, Sodium hydroxide, Spirulina platensis extract, Raphanus sativus root extract, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Potassium sorbate, Propylene glycol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, 1,2-hexanediol, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Sodium glycolate, Sodium formate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Glow RecipePlum Plump Hyaluronic SerumYOUR PRODUCT | VeracityHYDRATION BALANCE | Exponent BeautyQuadruple Hyaluronic Acid Hydrator Power Serum | MesoesteticHA Densimatrix | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 41% |
| Price | $38.00 | — | — | $48.17+$10.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Panthenol | Marshmallow Root Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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