PRODUCT REVIEW
Kate Somerville MEGA-A Skin Transforming Serum
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Anti-blemish
- Evens skin tone
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-blemish
retinal
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This powerhouse serum blends skin-enhancing Retinal with Hyaluronic Acid + Squalane to increase hydration and elasticity while smoothing the look of fine or deep lines.
retinal
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
adenosine
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This powerhouse serum blends skin-enhancing Retinal with Hyaluronic Acid + Squalane to increase hydration and elasticity while smoothing the look of fine or deep lines.
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.8% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
dimethicone
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Evens skin tone
retinal
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
crithmum maritimum extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
cetearyl alcohol
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
panthenol
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
retinal
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
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Potential irritants
propylene glycol
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
crithmum maritimum extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
cetearyl alcohol
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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squalane
6.2% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.8% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Rosa moschata seed oil, Panthenol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Propylene glycol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Saccharomyces ferment, Hydroxyapatite, Retinal, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Adenosine, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Crithmum maritimum extract, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Polysilicone-11, Polyglutamic acid, Polyisobutene, Lauroyl lysine, Peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, Xanthan gum, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Sorbitan isostearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Sources
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- γ‐Polyglutamic Acid Produced by Bacillus Subtilis (Natto): Structural Characteristics, Chemical Properties and Biological Functionalities
- Natural and edible biopolymer poly‐γ‐glutamic acid: synthesis, production, and applications
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Vitamin E in dermatology