PRODUCT REVIEW
IOPE Super Vital Essential Serum
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Anti-aging serum that quickly lifts and firms skin with abundant moisture and nutrition.
squalane
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
cholesterol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
glycerin
3% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-blemish
chitosan
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Anti-oxidation
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
chitosan
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
cryptomeria japonica leaf extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Super Flavonoids containing powerful plants and anti-oxidizing energy of longevity recharges the skin with energy and nutrition to achieve firm skin.
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
parfum
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
cryptomeria japonica leaf extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
chitosan
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
cryptomeria japonica leaf extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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butylene glycol
6% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
squalane
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), 1,2-hexanediol, Behenyl alcohol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Parfum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl caprylate/caprate, Xanthan gum, Tromethamine, Disodium edta, Kojyl methylenedioxycinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Xylitol, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Caprylyl glycol, Pentylene glycol, Chitosan, Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Palmitic acid, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract, Selaginella tamariscina extract, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract, Cholesterol, Glycolipids, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Tocopherol, Caffeine, Theanine, Sodium benzoate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- Chitosan against cutaneous pathogens
- Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of chitosan-alginate nanoparticles: a targeted therapy for cutaneous pathogens
- Chitosan preparations for wounds and burns: antimicrobial and wound-healing effects