
“Formulated with royal jelly, a retinol derivative and licorice root to nourish, lift, firm and brighten skin, the lightweight serum absorbs quickly and leaves skin hydrated thanks to the addition of hyaluronic acid, collagen, placental protein and other extracts.”
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:
glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen.
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: phenyl trimethicone, squalane.
“Formulated with royal jelly, a retinol derivative and licorice root to nourish, lift, firm and brighten skin, the lightweight serum absorbs quickly and leaves skin hydrated thanks to the addition of hyaluronic acid, collagen, placental protein and other extracts.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, retinyl palmitate.
“Formulated with royal jelly, a retinol derivative and licorice root to nourish, lift, firm and brighten skin, the lightweight serum absorbs quickly and leaves skin hydrated thanks to the addition of hyaluronic acid, collagen, placental protein and other extracts.”
This product contains retinyl palmitate. 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.
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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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 GlycerinCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHelps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
More about Peg-75Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
More about Royal jelly extractA 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 Hydrolyzed collagenOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateContains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Spinacia oleracea leaf extractA plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-6Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolHelps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilUsed 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 create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAn 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 SqualaneA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Glycerin, Alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-75, Retinyl palmitate, Royal jelly extract, Solanum melongena root extract, Bis-ethoxydiglycol cyclohexane 1,4-dicarboxylate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Sodium hyaluronate, Cucumis melo phytoplacenta extract, Citrus junos fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Chamomilla recutita extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Foeniculum vulgare fruit extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Polyglycerin-6, Sorbitol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Squalane, Phenyl trimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Maltitol, Potassium hydroxide, Zea mays oil, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
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| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $77.90 | $16.52 | $7.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Algae Extract | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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