Works for
Anti-agingAdenosineWorks well
“This essence is enriched with adenosine, caviar extract and scutellaria root extract to stimulate cell renewal and provide anti-aging benefits.”
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The lightweight formula is absorbed quickly to smoothen complexion and even skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Polyglutamic acid + 2 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, polyglutamic acid.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~6.4–9.6%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglutamic acid~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidViscum album leaf extract~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Viscum album leaf extractSalicornia herbacea extract~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caviar extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~1.2–1.8%
- 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 AdenosineDipropylene glycol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolEthyl hexanediol~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolTriethanolamine~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Carbomer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCaramel~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Polyglutamic acid, Viscum album leaf extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Caviar extract, Adenosine, Dipropylene glycol, Ethyl hexanediol, Triethanolamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caramel, Disodium edta, Parfum
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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.
| It'S SKINPower 10 Formula WR EffectorYOUR PRODUCT | ROUND LABSoybean Nourishing Toner | Paula's choicePore-Reducing Toner | MediFlowerARONYX Idebenone Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 64% |
| Price | — | $14.22 | $21.17 | $15.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Natural and edible biopolymer poly‐γ‐glutamic acid: synthesis, production, and applicationsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Triterpenes from natural sources for parenteral and topical applicationthieme-connect.com
- 5
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ethyl Hexanedioljournals.sagepub.com
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