Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Serum
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Ceramide ap + 13 moreWorks well
“After intensive skin treatments or whenever skin is extra sensitive, the Cucumber Seed Oil + Omega + Ceramides in our DeliKate® Recovery Serum bring a gentle wave of calm to soothe redness and tightness, while restoring your skin’s protective barrier.”
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:
dextran, glycerin.
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: cholesterol, hippophae rhamnoides oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, palmitoyl tripeptide-8, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Palmitoyl tripeptide-8, Adenosine + 1 moreWorks well
“youthful glow”
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: palmitoyl tripeptide-8.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed yeast protein~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolPropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCucumis sativus seed oil~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ectoin~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinHydroxyectoin~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide np~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 npCeramide ap~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 apCeramide eop~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 eopPalmitoyl tripeptide-8~0.55–0.8%
Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hippophae rhamnoides oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilTocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolCholesterol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.6%
Carbomer~0.35–0.6%
- 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 CarbomerAspergillus/molasses ferment filtrate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytosphingosine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineAdenosine~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AdenosineCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gum1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Glycine soja extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSclerotium gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPullulan~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanDextran~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranPentylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateDisodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Silica~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Ectoin, Hydroxyectoin, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Palmitoyl tripeptide-8, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Aspergillus/molasses ferment filtrate, Phytosphingosine, Adenosine, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycine soja extract, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan, Dextran, Pentylene glycol, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Disodium edta, Silica, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| Kate SomervilleDeliKate Recovery SerumYOUR PRODUCT | MEDI-PEELLuminous Silk Oil Serum | BIODANCEHydro Cera-nol Ampoule | Paula's choiceHA Booster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | $89.10 | $30.20−$58.90 | $16.90−$72.20 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 8 of 13 | 7 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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