Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Anigozanthos flavidus extract + 1 moreWorks well
“A serum concentrate that improves visible signs of aging, quickly firming the appearance of skin and providing a visible, long-lasting lifting effect.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks
“Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Formulation.”
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:
betaine, diglycerin.
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, coco-caprylate/caprate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Anigozanthos flavidus extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateMethylpropanediol~4.4–5.4%
Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.5%
- 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 triglycerideBetaine~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineDiglycerin~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinButylene glycol~1.2–1.4%
- 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 glycolGastrodia elata root extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phalaenopsis amabilis extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Castor oil/ipdi copolymer~0.65–0.95%
Parfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTriheptanoin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinCarbomer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAvena sativa kernel extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractC13-15 alkane~0.4–0.65%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sorbitol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Algin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginMalva sylvestris extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateAdenosine~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AdenosineAnigozanthos flavidus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but no evidence is available
More about Anigozanthos flavidus extractPolyvinyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Schisandra chinensis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Schisandra chinensis fruit extractTropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Cellulose gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about Limonene1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Betaine, Diglycerin, Butylene glycol, Gastrodia elata root extract, Phalaenopsis amabilis extract, Castor oil/ipdi copolymer, Parfum, Triheptanoin, Carbomer, Avena sativa kernel extract, C13-15 alkane, Chlorphenesin, Sorbitol, Sodium hydroxide, Algin, Malva sylvestris extract, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Adenosine, Anigozanthos flavidus extract, Polyvinyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Tropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract, Linalool, Cellulose gum, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol
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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.
| GUERLAINSerum LiftYOUR PRODUCT | LieracPremium The Absolute Serum | GoodalBlack Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule | 107 BeautySoseo Vinbiome Retinal Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | $123.66 | $108.71−$14.95 | $27.20−$96.46 | $54.00−$69.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Retinal |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"GUERLAIN - Serum Lift" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%, betaine 1.60% - 1.90% and diglycerin 1.40% - 1.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 354.34£ in the United Kingdom and for 640.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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