Image skincare ORMEDIC Balancing Anti-Oxidant Serum
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 12 moreWorks
“This soothing daily antioxidant serum restores nourishment and hydration to dry, dehydrated and delicate skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, copper 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).
Evens skin toneNiacinamide ~0.3–0.55%, below the ~1% it needs + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“Enhanced with kakadu plum, an Australian superfruit that provides a rich source of vitamin C to help even skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.9–8.5%
- 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 juiceGlycerin~4.6–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolVitis vinifera fruit water~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~2–2.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBeta vulgaris root extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractCaprylyl glycol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLimonene~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAminomethyl propanol~0.35–0.6%
Copper pca~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Copper pcaEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.65%
Glycine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineNiacinamide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideLactic acid~0.25–0.5%
- 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 acidCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolysorbate 60~0.25–0.5%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateArctium lappa root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Curcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Tamarindus indica fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractTrifolium pratense flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
More about Trifolium pratense flower extractBiosaccharide gum-1~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that if used in high concentration might help to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extractYeast extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractLevulinic acid~0.2–0.4%
P-anisic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Propanediol, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Beta vulgaris root extract, Caprylyl glycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Sodium hyaluronate, Aminomethyl propanol, Copper pca, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine, Niacinamide, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Arctium lappa root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Tamarindus indica fruit extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract, Yeast extract, Levulinic acid, P-anisic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Glyceryl caprylate, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Tocopherol, Unknown
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| Price | $76.00 | $20.00−$56.00 | $29.94−$46.06 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Image skincare - ORMEDIC Balancing Anti-Oxidant Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (biosaccharide gum-1 0.25% - 0.45%, glycine 0.35% - 0.60%, glycerin 4.60% - 5.60%, copper pca 0.35% - 0.65% and sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 0.75%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 62.00$ in the United States, from 43.85£ up to 1286.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 104.00CA$ in Canada and for 282.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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