Institut Esthederm Age Proteom Advanced Serum
Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Carnosine + 3 moreWorks well
“Institut Esthederm Age Proteom™ Advanced Serum is the ground breaking innovation that is clinically proven to slow down skin ageing by -55%* and reduce all 5 visible signs of ageing**:”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: carnosine.
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Helping to reinforce the skin’s ability to repair itself, the serum works to leave the skin tone looking more even and helps to firm and smooth the complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Carnosine, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 10 moreWorks
“Advanced Serum”
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:
carnosine, glycerin.
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: limnanthes alba seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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%
Glycerin~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 GlycerinIsononyl isononanoate~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePropanediol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLimnanthes alba seed oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilXylose~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.1%
Cellulose~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineC20-22 alkyl phosphate~0.95–1.15%
C20-22 alcohols~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- 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 alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–0.85%
- 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 triglycerideCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateCoco-glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Adenosine~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AdenosineSodium citrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium chloride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAminoethanesulfinic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carnosine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosinePotassium chloride~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium bicarbonate~0.3–0.55%
Disodium phosphate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateTocopherol~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 TocopherolMagnesium sulfate~0.2–0.35%
Micrococcus lysate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
More about Micrococcus lysatePotassium phosphate~0.1–0.2%
Calcium chloride~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl isononanoate, Propanediol, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Xylose, 1,2-hexanediol, Cellulose, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, C20-22 alcohols, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Parfum, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Coco-glucoside, Xanthan gum, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium hydroxide, Adenosine, Sodium citrate, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Aminoethanesulfinic acid, Carnosine, Potassium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate, Disodium phosphate, Tocopherol, Magnesium sulfate, Micrococcus lysate, Potassium phosphate, Calcium chloride
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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.
| Institut EsthedermAge Proteom Advanced SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Image skincareThe MAX Wrinkle Smoother | PhilosophyNature in A Jar Skin Reset Serum with Bakuchiol | DiorCapture Totale Retishot Retinol Night Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | ≈ $117.72 | $84.00≈ −$33.72 | $32.41≈ −$85.31 | $120.00≈ +$2.28 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 | Bakuchiol | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Institut Esthederm - Age Proteom™ Advanced Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (carnosine 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.60% and glycerin 4.60% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 79.21£ up to 665.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 112.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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