Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Sh-oligopeptide-1 + 6 moreWorks well
“Vegan Collagen, Adenosine, EGF and FGF help improve wrinkles and skin elasticity for firm-looking, youthful complexion”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-2, sh-polypeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-11, sh-polypeptide-9.
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.
MoisturizingSh-polypeptide-9, Sh-oligopeptide-2 + 26 moreWorks well
“Plant-derived Squalene and Jojoba Oil deeply moisturize skin for smooth, supple healthy skin”
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:
betaine, fructooligosaccharides.
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: chondrus crispus extract, ricinus communis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-2, sh-polypeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-11, sh-polypeptide-9
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Copaifera officinalis resin, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Inonotus obliquus extract~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~4.7–7.1%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualanePolyglycerin-3~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Water~2.7–4.1%
Dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Chondrus crispus extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractChlorella vulgaris extract~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilRicinus communis seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilCedrus atlantica bark oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copaifera officinalis resin~0.4–0.9%
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCorallina officinalis extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractSalvia sclarea oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Soluble collagen~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractBacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePentylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBetaine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
- 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 crosspolymerGlucose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinTromethamine~0.1–0.5%
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 glycolFructooligosaccharides~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesFructose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseSodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Adenosine~0.1–0.5%
- 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 AdenosineDextrin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinSodium phytate~0.1–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolLecithin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAcetyl glutamine~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-glucan~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSh-oligopeptide-1~0.1–0.45%
- 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 Sh-oligopeptide-1Sh-oligopeptide-2~0.1–0.4%
- 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 Sh-oligopeptide-2Sh-polypeptide-1~0.1–0.4%
- 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 Sh-polypeptide-1Sh-polypeptide-11~0.1–0.35%
- 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 Sh-polypeptide-11Sh-polypeptide-9~0.1–0.35%
- 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 Sh-polypeptide-9Xanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumT-butyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholIngredient list view
Inonotus obliquus extract, Glycerin, Squalane, Polyglycerin-3, Water, Dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Chondrus crispus extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Juniperus virginiana oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Copaifera officinalis resin, Pogostemon cablin oil, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Corallina officinalis extract, Salvia sclarea oil, Soluble collagen, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Bacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Pentylene glycol, Betaine, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glucose, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tromethamine, Butylene glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dextrin, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Acetyl glutamine, Beta-glucan, Caprylyl glycol, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Sh-oligopeptide-2, Sh-polypeptide-1, Sh-polypeptide-11, Sh-polypeptide-9, Xanthan gum, T-butyl alcohol
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| KAINEChaga Collagen Charging SerumYOUR PRODUCT | SUNGBOON EDITORSilk Peptide EGF Intensive Ampoule | fromrierEGF Hyper-Active Bubble Ampoule | Kate SomervilleKX Concentrate Bio-Mimicking Peptides Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | $22.50 | $23.13+$0.63 | $21.00−$1.50 | $49.00+$26.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 21 | 9 of 21 | 8 of 21 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"KAINE - Chaga Collagen Charging Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (sh-oligopeptide-2 0.10% - 0.40% and sh-oligopeptide-1 0.10% - 0.40%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Adenosine 0.10% - 0.50%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (fructose 0.10% - 0.45%, fructooligosaccharides 0.10% - 0.45%, betaine 0.10% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.45%, soluble collagen 0.20% - 0.75%, polyglycerin-3 3.50% - 5.20% and glycerin 4.70% - 7.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 15.95A$ in Australia, for 17.90£ in the United Kingdom and for 10.92$ 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 31 studies and safety reviews.
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