Hormeta HormeMat Sérum Aux Plantes Purifiantes
Works for
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidNot delivered
“Mattify and even out skin tone.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
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: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acidWorks well
“Horme MATSerum with purifying plants No NoteThe purifying gesture enriched with sebo-regulating active ingredients that help keep the surface of the skin clearer.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Butylene glycolWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.3–11%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- 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 glycolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilAcacia senegal gum~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumSalicylic acid~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEpilobium fleischeri extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Linalool~0.4–0.9%
Citronellol~0.35–0.8%
Citric acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMagnesium sulfate~0.3–0.7%
Copper sulfate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nasturtium officinale extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractSodium sulfate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfatePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Eugenol~0.1–0.35%
Arctium lappa root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractHedera helix extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractSaponaria officinalis extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Manganese sulfate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc sulfate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Acacia senegal gum, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Epilobium fleischeri extract, Chlorphenesin, Linalool, Citronellol, Citric acid, Magnesium sulfate, Copper sulfate, Nasturtium officinale extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Sodium sulfate, Potassium sorbate, Eugenol, Arctium lappa root extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Hedera helix extract, Saponaria officinalis extract, Manganese sulfate, Zinc sulfate
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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.
| HormetaHormeMat Sérum Aux Plantes PurifiantesYOUR PRODUCT | DarphinIntral Youth Rescue Serum | OXYTotal care vitamin c serum | skintific2% SALICYLIC ACID ANTI ACNE SERUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| Price | — | $45.90 | $5.49 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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