Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Hyaluronic acidWorks well
“A wash-off pack that offers lifting effect to sagging face keeping skin firm and smooth.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Arginine + 14 moreWorks
“Formulated with naturally derived ingredients and Hyaluronic Acid to moisturize and strengthen 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:
arginine, 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: arginine, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Chamaecyparis obtusa water~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate~6–9%
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateWater~3.1–4.7%
1,2-hexanediol~0.95–1.45%
Butylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolAcer saccharum extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCaprylyl glycol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPropanediol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCimicifuga dahurica root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonum multiflorum root extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractPhellinus linteus extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica gigas root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morus alba bark extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
More about Morus alba bark extractPaeonia lactiflora extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sophora flavescens extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractXanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerIsohexadecane~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePolysorbate 80~0.05–0.3%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAllantoin~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinArginine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineGlycerin~0.05–0.25%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Butylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolAdenosine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHyaluronic acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 acidPentylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAspalathus linearis extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Acer saccharum extract, Caprylyl glycol, Propanediol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Cimicifuga dahurica root extract, Polygonum multiflorum root extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Angelica gigas root extract, Morus alba bark extract, Paeonia lactiflora extract, Sophora flavescens extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Xanthan gum, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sodium polyacrylate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Allantoin, Arginine, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Adenosine, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hyaluronic acid, Pentylene glycol, Aspalathus linearis extract
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| GRAYMELINMelin Oligosaccharides PackYOUR PRODUCT | CLIVHyaluronic Propolis Soothing Ampoule Mask | MEDIHEALTension Flex Hydra Mask | AbibPDRN Collagen Overnight Mask Firming Jelly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | — | — | $29.30 | $13.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobionic Acid | Ceramide Np | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"GRAYMELIN - Melin Oligosaccharides Pack" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.25%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.05% - 0.20%, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans 0.05% - 0.25%, sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.25% and glycerin 0.05% - 0.25%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 14.59$ 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 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Morus alba L. nature's functional tonicsciencedirect.com
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- 6Flavonoids in Treating Psoriasissciencedirect.com
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