PRODUCT REVIEW
Institut Esthederm E.V.E. "Essential Vital Elements" Serum Source
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Day after day, the skin regains greater definition, which it lacks due to premature aging.
adenosine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
folic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
serine
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
including 21 amino acids, 6 minerals salts, 6 trace elements, 9 vitamins, 3 carbohydrates, 5 nucleopeptides and 1 peptide.
hydroxyproline
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
isoleucine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
cyanocobalamin
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
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Anti-oxidation
adenosine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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)
pyridoxine hcl
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
decyl glucoside
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
ascorbic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
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
lactic acid
1.4% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
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)
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Potential irritants
decyl glucoside
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
ascorbic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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maltodextrin
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
glycerin
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Xylitol, Glucose, Alanyl glutamine, Lactic acid, Sodium citrate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Decyl glucoside, Diglycerin, Arginine hcl, Lactis proteinum, Whey protein, Serine, Leucine, Magnesium chloride, Potassium chloride, Valine, Sodium pyruvate, Lysine hcl, Histidine hcl, Proline, Cysteine hcl, Hydroxyproline, Glutamic acid, Asparagine, Cyanocobalamin, Threonine, Inositol, Adenine, Alanine, Aspartic acid, Glycine, Methionine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Tryptophan, Isoleucine, Sodium sulfate, Folic acid, Ferrous sulfate, Calcium pantothenate, Thiamine hcl, Pyridoxine hcl, Niacinamide, Ascorbic acid, Thymidine, Thioctic acid, Riboflavin, Sodium metasilicate, Zinc sulfate, Adenosine, Guanine, Ribose, Biotin, Ammonium molybdate, Ammonium vanadate, Copper sulfate, Manganese chloride, Sodium chloride, Sodium lactate, Aminoethanesulfinic acid, Citric acid, Sodium acetate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Salix alba bark extract, Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate, Disodium phosphate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum
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- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the year
- TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WHEY PROTEINS
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
- Histidine and/or Histidine Derivative for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
- Topical effects of N-acetyl-L-hydroxyproline on ceramide synthesis and alleviation of pruritus
- Topical vitamin B12--a new therapeutic approach in atopic dermatitis-evaluation of efficacy and tolerability in a randomized placebo-controlled multicentre clinical trial
- Superiority of a vitamin B12-containing emollient compared to a standard emollient in the maintenance treatment of mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Acetyl aspartic acid, a novel active ingredient, demonstrates potential to improve signs of skin ageing: from consumer need to clinical proof
- In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Local rhamnosoft, ceramides and L‐isoleucine in atopic eczema: a randomized, placebo controlled trial
- Amended Safety Assessment of Sodium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- Folic acid and creatine improve the firmness of human skin in vivo
- Calcium pantothenate modulates gene expression in proliferating human dermal fibroblasts
- Dexpanthenol Modulates Gene Expression in Skin Wound Healing in vivo
- Dexapanthenol enhances skin barrier repair and reduces inflammation after sodium lauryl sulphate-induced irritation
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- Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extract