La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense Serum
Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks well
“This intense hydrating serum for visible facial redness is enriched with ambophenol, a powerful natural extract, soothing neurosensine, and light reflectors.”
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, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Powered by the brand’s exclusive Thermal Spring Water, a mineral-rich ingredient that instantly soothes irritated and inflamed skin, the formula also uses a blend of Ambophenol and Neurosensine to promote a more even skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterMay help
“Anti-contamination, anti-oxidation, anti-dry residue and anti-waste.Key Ingredients AMBOPHENOL-A natural extract of the leaves of Tambourissa Trichophylla, a plant found in Madagascar known to calm and soothe redness.NEUROSENSINE-Helps to reduce skin reactivity and hypersentitivity.”
This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinIsostearyl neopentanoate~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to create a nice product texture and helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl neopentanoateButylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolysorbate 20~1.4–2.1%
Tambourissa trichophylla leaf extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.6–1.4%
- 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 copolymerDimethicone~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeDimethiconol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.05–0.15%
- 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 Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Isostearyl neopentanoate, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Tambourissa trichophylla leaf extract, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Disodium edta, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester
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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.
| La Roche-PosayRosaliac AR Intense SerumYOUR PRODUCT | No7Laboratories Firming Booster Serum | Beauty PieYour free THA | Triple Hyaluronic Acid& Lipopeptide Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 52% | 50% |
| Price | $42.99 | $23.11−$19.88 | — | $58.00+$15.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Betaine | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"La Roche-Posay - Rosaliac AR Intense Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.05% - 0.15%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.60% - 1.40% and glycerin 4.40% - 6.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 35.66A$ up to 39.23A$ in Australia, from 17.60£ up to 25.00£ in the United Kingdom and from 21.00$ up to 42.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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