Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl sh-heptapeptide-1, Glycerin + 17 moreWorks well
“Hyaluronic acid binds moisture to your skin to plump and brighten your complexion.”
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, isomalt.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl sh-heptapeptide-1
Anti-agingArabidopsis thaliana extract, Acetyl sh-heptapeptide-1 + 4 moreMay help
“This anti-aging serum alleviates age damage and promotes firmness to reduce the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains acetyl sh-heptapeptide-1, arabidopsis thaliana extract. These ingredients 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?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- 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 GlycerinDiethylhexyl carbonate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diethylhexyl carbonateIsopentyldiol~3.1–3.7%
C13-15 alkane~2.3–2.8%
Pentylene glycol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilIsomalt~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltHydroxyacetophenone~1.1–1.4%
Olea europaea fruit unsaponifiables~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetearyl alcohol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePotassium olivoyl hydrolyzed oat protein~0.5–0.7%
Lysolecithin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinSclerotium gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumGossypium hirsutum extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneButyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butter1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Phenylpropanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolPropanediol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPlankton extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractPullulan~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlycine soja seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.45%
- 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 triglycerideGlyceryl oleate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateSolanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel extract~0.15–0.3%
Sodium phytate~0.2–0.35%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinLecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.2–0.35%
Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Arabidopsis thaliana extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
More about Arabidopsis thaliana extractCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantifolia peel extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus nobilis fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus tangerina peel extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Saponaria pumila callus culture extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Barosma betulina leaf extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractTocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolAcetyl sh-heptapeptide-1~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl sh-heptapeptide-1Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Isopentyldiol, C13-15 alkane, Pentylene glycol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Isomalt, Hydroxyacetophenone, Olea europaea fruit unsaponifiables, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Potassium olivoyl hydrolyzed oat protein, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Gossypium hirsutum extract, Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenylpropanol, Propanediol, Plankton extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Pullulan, Xanthan gum, Glycine soja seed extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl oleate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Sodium phytate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Lecithin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Citrus nobilis fruit extract, Citrus tangerina peel extract, Saponaria pumila callus culture extract, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Barosma betulina leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Tocopherol, Acetyl sh-heptapeptide-1
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
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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.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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