Leahlani Skincare Siren Brightening Serum
Works for
Anti-agingTocopherolMay help
“Organic spirulina extract is loaded with an abundance of proteins and amino acids that help mitigate premature ageing, acne, redness and uneven skin tone”
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil + 4 moreWorks
“Organic jojoba oil is lightweight, easily absorbed, deeply moisturising and non-clogging”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Beautifully absorbent, it will leave your complexion fresh, vibrant and more even-toned.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Organic spirulina extract is loaded with an abundance of proteins and amino acids that help mitigate premature ageing, acne, redness and uneven skin tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Hippophae rhamnoides oil + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Cymbopogon martini herb oil + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilHippophae rhamnoides oil~5.7–8.5%
- 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 oilCitrus sinensis peel oil expressed~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~3.3–4.9%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCymbopogon martini herb oil~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia angustifolia herb oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~1.2–1.8%
Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Pelargonium graveolens leaf oilCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.6–1.4%
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.4–0.95%
Salvia sclarea flower oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eriocephalus punctulatus oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus reticulata peel oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilBoswellia carterii resin extract~0.15–0.6%
Cistus ladaniferus leaf oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilMatricaria recutita flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilRosa damascena flower extract~0.05–0.3%
Spirulina platensis extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractIngredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cymbopogon martini herb oil, Lavandula angustifolia angustifolia herb oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Salvia sclarea flower oil, Eriocephalus punctulatus oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Boswellia carterii resin extract, Cistus ladaniferus leaf oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Matricaria recutita flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosa damascena flower extract, Spirulina platensis extract
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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.
| Leahlani SkincareSiren Brightening SerumYOUR PRODUCT | 100% PUREBakuchiol Oil Serum | PureanceCellular Restore Serum | Josh RosebrookActive Infusion Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | $47.00 | $49.00 | $68.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Malva Sylvestris Leaf Extract | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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