Works for
Evens skin toneBakuchiol, NiacinamideWorks well
“Why We Love It: Goldfacen M.D. Radiance Repair Serum helps protect skin against photoaging and free radical damage, while helping to hydrate and brighten the appearance of skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: bakuchiol
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.
Anti-agingBakuchiol, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 1 moreWorks well
“Use daily to help target signs of aging and protect against environmental stressors.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains bakuchiol.
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.
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
“Why We Love It: Goldfacen M.D. Radiance Repair Serum helps protect skin against photoaging and free radical damage, while helping to hydrate and brighten the appearance of skin.”
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, leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Bakuchiol + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (bakuchiol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - rubus idaeus seed oil also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Bakuchiol, NiacinamideMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains bakuchiol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sodium anisateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideWater~12–18%
Glycerin~4.7–7.1%
- 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 GlycerinLimnanthes alba seed oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilAdansonia digitata oil~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Baobab oil. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata oilPropanediol dicaprylate/caprate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose laurate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose laurateLeontopodium alpinum callus culture extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extractLinum usitatissimum seed oil~0.5–1.2%
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilNiacinamide~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSodium levulinate~0.35–0.8%
Bakuchiol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
More about BakuchiolSodium anisate~0.15–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumRosa canina seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium chloride~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideIngredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Water, Glycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Adansonia digitata oil, Propanediol dicaprylate/caprate, Sucrose laurate, Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Niacinamide, Sodium levulinate, Bakuchiol, Sodium anisate, Xanthan gum, Rosa canina seed extract, Citric acid, Sodium chloride
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| Goldfaden MDRadiance Repair SerumYOUR PRODUCT | PurifiedPost-Breakout Serum | AvèneRetrinAL Advanced Correcting Serum | AbibJericho Rose Bifida Serum Firming Drop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 84% | 83% |
| Price | $95.00 | $19.83−$75.17 | $78.00−$17.00 | $17.61−$77.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Goldfaden MD - Radiance Repair Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Bakuchiol in this product (the concentration is about 0.30% - 0.75%). Helps fight photodamage (wrinkles, elasticity loss and pigmentation) and can reduce clogged pores and blemishes. Bakuchiol is a compound extracted from a plant Babchi. It acts similar to retinoids, but with less irritation risk.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.90% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 95.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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