
“Enriched with Squalane and Betaine to deliver rich moisture and nourishment to skin to create smooth and healthy-looking 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, biosaccharide gum-1.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, panthenol
“Packed with Jeju-produced Fermented Kombucha which offers excellent antioxidant effects and revitalizes dull skin with a glowing and youthful-looking complexion.”
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.These ingredients - beta-glucan, hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
The texture is on the lighter side for a hydrating serum, comparing to the ones that I've used, it's much lighter than the La Roche Posay B5 serum, but thicker than some of the korean ampoules (e.g. skin1004 blue serum, torriden dive in serum) that just feels like water on the skin. It calms down the skin pretty well because i started using it when I had a red patch on my skin from overusing benzyol peroxide, it healed it almost overnight.
I use it as a daily serum. In winter, it's a little thin, but for spring/summer/fall it would be 100% perfect.
I have dry, reactive skin.
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A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolOne 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 GlycerinActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolUsed 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 glycolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateHelps 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 lecithinA 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 triglycerideHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAn 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 SqualaneAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesA sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateHelps 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-glucanPure 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 TocopherolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidA type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateOne 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 acidAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Panthenol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Water, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Carbomer, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Biosaccharide gum-1, Ceramide np, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Sodium phytate, Beta-glucan, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Potassium hyaluronate
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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.
| KAINEKombu Barrier AmpouleYOUR PRODUCT | FULLightRe:dence Hyaluron Ectoin Serum | ArocellMilky Drop Ampoule | ArenciaDeep Water Surge Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | $19.99 | $12.06−$7.93 | — | $32.91+$12.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 13 of 17 | 12 of 17 | 12 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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