Institut Esthederm

Institut Esthederm EVE ESSENTIAL VITAL ELEMENTS SOURCE SERUM

Name: Institut Esthederm - EVE ESSENTIAL VITAL ELEMENTS SOURCE SERUM
Brand: Institut Esthederm

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Evens skin tone

Niacinamide, Ascorbic acid

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What the product description says

“evens out skin tone, restores natural radiance and refines skin texture.”

Source: Naos Store

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs 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~0.95–1.45%

Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedThe 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~0.85–1.25%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Thioctic acid, Pyridoxine hcl + 3 more

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This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Thioctic acidKey activeEffect: High~0.4–1%

Pyridoxine hclEffect: LowMight help neutralize free radicals in skin~1.1–1.7%

AdenosineEffect: LowMight 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)~0.2–0.7%

Salix alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect~0.1–0.3%

Moisturizing

Side benefit · Niacinamide, Isoleucine + 4 more

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium lactate.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs 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~0.95–1.45%

IsoleucineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function~3.8–5.8%

Calcium pantothenateKey activeEffect: HighHelps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity~1.6–2.4%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: MediumMight 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)~0.2–0.7%

Sodium lactateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product~0.1–0.4%

BiotinEffect: LowMight have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect~0.15–0.55%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Folic acid, Niacinamide + 3 more

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: folic acid.

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.

Folic acidKey activeEffect: MediumCan help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin~2.7–4%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: HighMight 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)~0.2–0.7%

Thioctic acidEffect: Low~0.4–1%

Anti-blemish

Side benefit · Niacinamide, Salix alba bark extract

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Ascorbic acidThe 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 agingHigh~0.85–1.25%est.

Zinc sulfateA preservative. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.1%est.

Sodium sulfateUsed to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulationsMedium~3.7–5.5%est.

Thiamine hclCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is studied as a mosquito repellentMedium~1.4–2%est.

Pyridoxine hclMight help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~1.1–1.7%est.

Sea saltUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~0.1–0.3%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

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Tryptophan~26–40%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Isoleucine~3.8–5.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function

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Sodium sulfate~3.7–5.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations

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Folic acid~2.7–4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-aging

Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin

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Ferrous sulfate~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Calcium pantothenate~1.6–2.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity

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Thiamine hcl~1.4–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is studied as a mosquito repellent

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Pyridoxine hcl~1.1–1.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidation

Might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Niacinamide~0.95–1.45%

Hero · Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Evens skin toneAnti-blemishAnti-agingMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterial

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 Niacinamide

Ascorbic acid~0.85–1.25%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Evens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-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

More about Ascorbic acid

Thymidine~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Thioctic acid~0.4–1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

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Riboflavin~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium metasilicate~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Zinc sulfate~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. It can be irritating

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Adenosine~0.2–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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)

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Guanine~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ribose~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Biotin~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect

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Ammonium molybdate~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ammonium vanadate~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Copper sulfate~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Manganese chloride~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sea salt~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Sodium lactate~0.1–0.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Aminoethanesulfinic acid~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium acetate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

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Salix alba bark extract~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishExfoliation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

More about Salix alba bark extract

Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Disodium phosphate~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

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, Sea salt, 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