
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, bis-peg-12 dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, tetrapeptide-14
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine, gluconolactone
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine, gluconolactone.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: tetrapeptide-14.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone) 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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An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineOne 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 GlycerinA type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Bis-peg-12 dimethiconeHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolUsed to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneConsists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateUsed 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 to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAn amino-acid. There is not strong evidence of a particular beneficial effect for skin in topical applications, beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Methylsilanol hydroxyproline aspartateA protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Whey proteinAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineConsists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
More about Micrococcus lysateConsists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Milk proteinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey 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 extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneUsed to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Acetyl glucosamine, Glycerin, Bis-peg-12 dimethicone, Dimethylaminoethanol tartrate, Propylene glycol, Peg-8, Gluconolactone, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Polysorbate 20, Butylene glycol, Glycine, Proline, Lysine hcl, Methylsilanol hydroxyproline aspartate, Dimethyl sulfone, Whey protein, Calcium ketogluconate, Arginine, Lactoferrin, Micrococcus lysate, Bifida ferment lysate, Milk protein, Boswellia serrata extract, Honey extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aspalathus linearis extract, Tetrapeptide-14, Lactose, Xanthan gum, Sodium gluconate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal
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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.
| LVY cosmeticsMBS Siero Riequilibrante Microbioma cutaneoYOUR PRODUCT | OSKIAIsotonic Hydra-Serum GWP | Medik8Hydr8 B5 Intense Hyaluronic Acid Serum | COSRXThe 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 45% | 44% |
| Price | — | — | $69.00 | $6.18 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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"LVY cosmetics - MBS Siero Riequilibrante Microbioma cutaneo" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing
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