KORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Face Elixir
Works for
MoisturizingHexapeptide-11, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“Proven to lift and plump the skin, improve firmness and elasticity, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, increase radiance and even skin tone and texture.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-11
Anti-agingHexapeptide-11, Lactic acidMay help
“The potent blend of Saffron polyphenols, beta-glucans, peptides and amino acids fortifies the skin, strengthens its resistance to day-to-day damage and helps repair all signs of ageing.”
This product contains hexapeptide-11. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.2–0.4%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Proven to lift and plump the skin, improve firmness and elasticity, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, increase radiance and even skin tone and texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat.~7.9–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Pentylene glycol~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~3–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-5 laurate~2.2–2.6%
Propanediol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAlpha-isomethyl ionone~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeAvena sativa kernel extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractBenzyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.75–1.15%
Caprylyl glycol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCi 77891~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCitral~0.35–0.6%
Copper lysinate/prolinate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Crocus sativus stigma extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps 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 copolymerHexapeptide-11~0.25–0.5%
- 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 Hexapeptide-11Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateLactic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Lonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractMethylglucoside phosphate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product formulation and create a gel-like texture
More about Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucanSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTamarindus indica seed gum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Tamarindus indica seed gumXanthan gum~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-5 laurate, Propanediol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Avena sativa kernel extract, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Caprylyl glycol, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Citral, Copper lysinate/prolinate, Crocus sativus stigma extract, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Hexapeptide-11, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Lactic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Methylglucoside phosphate, Mica, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium benzoate, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Tamarindus indica seed gum, Xanthan gum
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| KORRESGolden Krocus Ageless Saffron Face ElixirYOUR PRODUCT | Summer FridaysCloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDermalogy High R Exosome Cream | MeluméPOWER PEPTIDE MICRO EMULSION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 47% | 47% |
| Price | — | $14.03 | $18.00 | $109.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Tripeptide-1 | Nonapeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"KORRES - Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Face Elixir" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (hexapeptide-11 0.25% - 0.50%). 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.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.15%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.30% - 0.55% and glycerin 3.00% - 3.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "KORRES" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 76.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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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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- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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