GLOWBIOTICS ULTIMATE YOUTH RESTORING SERUM

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
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KEY INGREDIENTS

myristoyl nonapeptide-3
retinol
retinyl palmitate
urea
glycerin
dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate
caprylic/capric triglyceride
bisabolol
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ULTIMATE YOUTH RESTORING SERUM

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Like a time machine for your skin, this power-packed anit-aging skin care product is infused with an enhanced retinoid complex, as well as growth factor-mimicking peptides to rewind the clock."

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: myristoyl nonapeptide-3, retinyl palmitate.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
myristoyl nonapeptide-3	MEDIUM
retinyl palmitate	MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"Even better, this all-in-one retinol face serum works to significantly reduce the appearance of sun damage."

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, retinyl palmitate.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate	MEDIUM
retinyl palmitate	MEDIUM

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
retinyl palmitate	MEDIUM
aloe barbadensis leaf juice	LOW

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
urea	MEDIUM
retinyl palmitate	LOW

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed wheat protein.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: myristoyl nonapeptide-3, urea

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
urea	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
myristoyl nonapeptide-3	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
tocopheryl acetate	LOW
zingiber officinale root extract	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
retinol
tocopheryl acetate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high	4.3% - 5.2%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4% - 4.9%
hydroxyethylcellulose Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures	3.1% - 3.7%
retinol Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating	2.3% - 2.8%
glyceryl diretinoate	1.9% - 2.3%
tocopheryl acetate 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.	1.6% - 1.9%
retinyl palmitate Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect	1.4% - 1.7%
safflower glyceride	1.2% - 1.5%
urea Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations	0.95% - 1.15%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	0.7% - 1.05%
acetyl carboxymethyl cocoyl glycine	0.6% - 0.9%
myristoyl octapeptide-1	0.55% - 0.8%
myristoyl nonapeptide-3 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.5% - 0.75%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.45% - 0.7%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.5% - 0.75%
tropolone	0.45% - 0.65%
pisum sativum extract Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking	0.4% - 0.65%
hydrolyzed wheat protein Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten	0.35% - 0.6%
hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid Might help to reduce inflammation in skin, but solid research is lacking	0.3% - 0.6%
maltodextrin Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil	0.3% - 0.6%
sodium cocoyl glutamate Helps oil and water mix together	0.45% - 0.65%
bisabolol An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties	0.25% - 0.45%
zingiber officinale root extract A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking	0.2% - 0.4%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
lactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate	0.25% - 0.5%
isoceteth-20 Helps water and oil mix together	0.3% - 0.55%
peg-40 stearate Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.55%
dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate An oil-soluble compound that has been shown in laboratory studies (in a petri dish, not on human volunteers) to inhibit melanin production in skin and help even out the skin tone. More research is needed to understand if it works in real life	0.25% - 0.5%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	0.3% - 0.6%
teprenone	0.25% - 0.45%
sucrose dilaurate Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent	0.3% - 0.55%
macrocystis pyrifera extract	0.25% - 0.45%
tromethamine Helps adjust pH in products	0.2% - 0.4%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.2% - 0.35%
bht A preservative	0.15% - 0.3%
lysolecithin Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.3%
polyglyceryl-10 laurate Helps water and oil mix together	0.15% - 0.3%
safflower acid	0.2% - 0.4%
cocoglycerides Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin	0.15% - 0.25%
butylene glycol 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	0.05% - 0.1%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.25%
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