Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Beta-glucan + 1 moreWorks well
“The 9 botanical ingredients of the Jeju Anti-Aging Elixir ComplexTM help address common signs of aging, adding a healthy look to the skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Arbutin, Adenosine + 10 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin) 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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Arbutin, Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane + 10 moreWorks
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, butylene glycol.
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: dimethicone, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus grandis peel extract + 3 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%
Dimethicone~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolPolysilicone-11~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Glycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinArbutin~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinGlycereth-26~1.4–1.8%
Squalane~1.3–1.6%
- 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 SqualanePolysorbate 20~0.95–1.2%
Parfum~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPantethine~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to hydrate the skin by improving its barrier funciton
More about PantethinePhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyacrylate-13~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
- 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 acetateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPolyisobutene~0.45–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Propanediol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAdenosine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosinePropylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 grandis peel extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin
More about Citrus grandis peel extractSorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCalanthe discolor extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dextrin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinTheobroma cacao extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Artemisia vulgaris extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating
More about Artemisia vulgaris extractGanoderma lucidum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractHouttuynia cordata extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractPrunella vulgaris leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractTaraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extractZanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractCamellia japonica leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica leaf extractCitrus unshiu peel extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractOrchid extract~0.1–0.15%
Beta-glucan~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Arbutin, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Pantethine, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate-13, Tocopheryl acetate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Propanediol, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Propylene glycol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus grandis peel extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Calanthe discolor extract, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Prunella vulgaris leaf extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Orchid extract, Beta-glucan
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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.
| innisfree9 solutions serumYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceResist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum | the SKIN HOUSEWrinkle Supreme Serum | AMOREPACIFICTIME RESPONSE Skin Reserve Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | $52.57 | $14.11 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"innisfree - 9 solutions serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.25% - 0.50%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (glycerin 2.00% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 5TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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