Works for
MoisturizingYeast extract, Hyaluronic acid + 5 moreWorks
“In addition to TGF Beta-1, the serum contains NayadTM, hyaluronic acid, a unique hydrating complex and a new liposome delivery system.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic 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).
Anti-agingHyaluronic acidNot delivered
“Medical studies indicate that TGF Beta-1, the key ingredient in Transformation Serum, is unparalleled in enhancing the factors critical to healing and stimulating collagen and elastin production with rapid and dramatic results.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient yeast extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Yeast extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (yeast extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Arnica montana extract, Imidazolidinyl ureaMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
- 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 glycolYeast extract~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractNylon-12~3.1–4.6%
Hyaluronic acid~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidGlycerin~2–3%
- 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 GlycerinSymphytum officinale extract~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plantago major leaf extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinCucumis sativus extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Arnica montana extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sambucus nigra extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anacyclus pyrethrum root extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hedera helix extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractSodium pca~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPropylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPropylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Carbomer~0.05–0.2%
- 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 CarbomerImidazolidinyl urea~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaTriethanolamine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Yeast extract, Unknown, Nylon-12, Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Symphytum officinale extract, Plantago major leaf extract, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Cucumis sativus extract, Arnica montana extract, Sambucus nigra extract, Anacyclus pyrethrum root extract, Unknown, Malva sylvestris extract, Hedera helix extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sodium pca, Propylene glycol, Propylparaben, Carbomer, Imidazolidinyl urea, Triethanolamine
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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.
| Jan MariniTransformation SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Skin firstHyaluronic acid + ceramide booster | Paula's choiceHyaluronic Acid Booster | Dew LabSuperdew Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $31.07 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 6 Ii | Ceramide Eop | Beta-Glucan |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Jan Marini - Transformation Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-inflammatory and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (sh-polypeptide-9 0.45% - 0.70%, sh-polypeptide-22 0.40% - 0.60% and myristoyl pentapeptide-8 0.60% - 0.90%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (sodium pca 1.30% - 1.60%, sodium hyaluronate 2.20% - 2.70%, glycerin 4.10% - 5.00% and yeast extract 1.80% - 2.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 115.00$ in the United States, for 154.00A$ in Australia and for 125.50CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
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