Image skincare CLEAR CELL Restoring Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 1 moreMay help
“Formulated with vitamin C to help reduce the appearance of discoloration and a purifying peptide and botanical complex, it helps to restore balance and give the skin smooth, healthy appearance.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Xylitylglucoside + 9 moreWorks
“This lightweight serum hydrates and soothes blemish-prone skin while absorbing surface oils for a mattifying effect.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Pyridoxine hcl + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Oligopeptide-10 + 2 moreMay help
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside, oligopeptide-10. 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, LinaloolMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.9–7.3%
- 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~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAscorbyl glucoside~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideXylitylglucoside~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideSilica~1.7–2.6%
Anhydroxylitol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolSodium hydroxide~1.2–1.8%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.85–1.25%
- 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 crosspolymerButylene glycol~0.45–1.05%
- 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 glycolXylitol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAllantoin~0.2–0.75%
- 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 AllantoinTamarindus indica seed polysaccharide~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPyridoxine hcl~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.5%
- 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 benzoate~0.1–0.5%
Propanediol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium phytate~0.1–0.45%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilBoswellia serrata extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.1–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPyruvic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oligopeptide-10~0.05–0.1%
- 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 Oligopeptide-10Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Xylitylglucoside, Silica, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Xylitol, Caprylyl glycol, Allantoin, Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Pyridoxine hcl, Xanthan gum, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium benzoate, Propanediol, Sodium phytate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Boswellia serrata extract, Mel extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Linalool, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pyruvic acid, Oligopeptide-10, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| Image skincareCLEAR CELL Restoring SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Boost LabMulti Peptide Anti-Ageing Serum | AMPLE:NCeramide Shot Ampoule | NeutrogenaHydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Concentrated Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | $30.00 | $16.52−$13.48 | $26.59−$3.41 | $12.69−$17.31 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Image skincare - CLEAR CELL Restoring Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (anhydroxylitol 1.40% - 2.10%, xylitylglucoside 2.00% - 3.00% and glycerin 4.90% - 7.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 46.00$ in the United States, from 26.80£ up to 1717.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 75.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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