Helia-D Professional 3 Stem Cell Serum
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Urea + 9 moreWorks well
“It has a firming, anti-wrinkle and intense deep hydrating effect.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, sodium pca.
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: panthenol, urea
Anti-agingLysine, Lactic acidMay help
“3 in 1 effect: Cell-renewal, firming and anti-wrinkle.”
This product contains lysine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Citral + 4 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%
Polyquaternium-11~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-11Sodium laureth sulfate~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePropylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolWine~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolysorbate 20~1.7–2%
Wine extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocamide dea~1.2–1.5%
Peg-8~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Panthenol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAllantoin~0.4–0.65%
- 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 AllantoinDisodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePotassium sorbate~0.4–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumZiziphus jujuba seed extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.3–0.5%
Lactic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLysine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineSodium pca~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSorbitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolUrea~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about UreaHexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Diglycerin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPhytoecdysteroids~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Citral~0.05%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Polyquaternium-11, Sodium laureth sulfate, Propylene glycol, Wine, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Wine extract, Cocamide dea, Peg-8, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Ziziphus jujuba seed extract, Citral, Lactic acid, Lysine, Sodium pca, Sorbitol, Urea, Hexyl cinnamal, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Diglycerin, Phytoecdysteroids, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol
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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.
| Helia-D Professional3 Stem Cell SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Medik8Hydr8 B5 Intense | BABORLIFTING RX Lift Serum | endota spaPeptide 8 Hyaluronic Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 53% | 51% |
| Price | — | $21.53 | — | $126.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Glucosamine | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5
- 6Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
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