Works for
MoisturizingSqualane, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 8 moreWorks
“Vitamin E is known for moisture and for smoother-looking skin • Plant-based squalane is a known moisturizer that hydrates the skin and can help minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane, sphingolipids.
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).
Anti-agingLactic acid ~0.3–0.55%Under-dosed
“Vitamin E is known for moisture and for smoother-looking skin • Plant-based squalane is a known moisturizer that hydrates the skin and can help minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Tocopheryl acetate~8–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSqualane~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 SqualaneVitis vinifera seed oil~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPentylene glycol~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMethylpropanediol~2.2–2.7%
Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicapratePhospholipids~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsCalendula officinalis flower extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractSphingolipids~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides
More about SphingolipidsTocopherol~0.8–1.2%
- 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 TocopherolGlucose~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSodium polyacrylate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHydroxyethylcellulose~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePropylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLactic acid~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acidSodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePotassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
P-anisic acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidTetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Tocopheryl acetate, Squalane, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Pentylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Phospholipids, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Sphingolipids, Tocopherol, Glucose, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Lactic acid, Sodium citrate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, P-anisic acid, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Phenoxyethanol
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| M. AsamVitamin E Skin Smoothing SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Peace OutDark Spots Serum | Dr. Emi ArpaAbsolut A Retinal Serum | Tofu MoritayaSkin Balance Adjustment Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | — | — | — | $92.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | Ceramide Ap |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"M. Asam - Vitamin E Skin Smoothing Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5The role of epidermal sphingolipids in dermatologic diseasesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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