Works for
MoisturizingHeptapeptide-15 palmitate, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50 + 23 moreWorks well
“For the first time ever, harness the line-smoothing and deeply hydrating benefits of Argan Reserve in an anti-aging neck serum rollerball!”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, saccharomyces/copper ferment.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, argania spinosa kernel oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: heptapeptide-15 palmitate, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50, palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-agingHeptapeptide-15 palmitate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38 + 4 moreWorks well
“This firming and tightening serum uses three parts of the Argan tree to target the look of fine lines, loss of elasticity, and crepiness in the thinning and delicate neck area.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains heptapeptide-15 palmitate.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50, palmitoyl tripeptide-38.
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 toneTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ~0.15–0.3%, below the ~4% it needsUnder-dosed
“Improves the appearance of skin clarity, moisture, tone, texture, and elasticity”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Argania spinosa kernel oil + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lavandula stoechas extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
C13-15 alkane~6.4–7.8%
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesPropanediol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~2.3–2.9%
- 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~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinBehenyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilOleic acid~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidArgania spinosa leaf extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Argania spinosa kernel extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Astragalus membranaceus root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spilanthes acmella flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractLavandula stoechas extract~0.3–0.55%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglycerin-6~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-6Lecithin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPalmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-38Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50~0.15–0.25%
Ubiquinone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinonePolyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 laurateSodium phytate~0.15–0.25%
Saccharomyces/copper ferment~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing
More about Saccharomyces/copper fermentSaccharomyces/iron ferment~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains iron. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/iron fermentSaccharomyces/magnesium ferment~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains magnesium. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/magnesium fermentSaccharomyces/silicon ferment~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains silicon. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/silicon fermentSaccharomyces/zinc ferment~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains zinc. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/zinc fermentC15-19 alkane~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinSorbitan oleate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateSorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.3%
- 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
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbatePolyvinyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
Heptapeptide-15 palmitate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Heptapeptide-15 palmitatePotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, C13-15 alkane, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Behenyl alcohol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Oleic acid, Argania spinosa leaf extract, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Spilanthes acmella flower/leaf/stem extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Lavandula stoechas extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Polyglycerin-6, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50, Ubiquinone, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Sodium phytate, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Saccharomyces/iron ferment, Saccharomyces/magnesium ferment, Saccharomyces/silicon ferment, Saccharomyces/zinc ferment, C15-19 alkane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Sorbitan oleate, Sorbitan isostearate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Xanthan gum, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Polyvinyl alcohol, Heptapeptide-15 palmitate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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| Josie MaranArgan Reserve Neck SerumYOUR PRODUCT | NIODFractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate Serum | Geek GorgeousPower Peptides Serum | Medik8Liquid Peptides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $44.10 | $16.37 | $68.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 15 | 4 of 15 | 3 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Decapeptide-22 | Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 | Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Josie Maran Cosmetics - Argan Reserve Neck Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (heptapeptide-15 palmitate 0.15% - 0.25%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50 0.15% - 0.25% and palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.15% - 0.25%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (heptapeptide-15 palmitate 0.15% - 0.25%, saccharomyces/zinc ferment 0.15% - 0.30%, saccharomyces/silicon ferment 0.15% - 0.25%, saccharomyces/magnesium ferment 0.15% - 0.25%, saccharomyces/iron ferment 0.15% - 0.25%, saccharomyces/copper ferment 0.15% - 0.25% and glycerin 2.00% - 2.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 65.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887sciencedirect.com
- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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