PRODUCT REVIEW
Macrene Actives High Performance Serum
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
What it is A powerful, non-comedogenic serum with 50 plant-derived actives to address the look of aging skin with visibly firming and brightening effects.
threonine
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
resveratrol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
serine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Clinical Results In a 12-week clinical trial with twice-daily application , 100% reported soothed skin , 93.7% reported dramatic improvement in hydration and moisturization , 93.5% reported softer skin Clean at Sephora Clean at Sephora is a curation of brands committed to evolving the beauty industry.
scenedesmus rubescens extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A micro-algae extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support its barrier function, amd might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
sodium lactate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
sodium pca
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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Anti-oxidation
resveratrol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
punica granatum extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can 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
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Formulation Lightweight Liquid Highlighted Ingredients , Palmitoyl Hydroxproline Peptides Visibly lift, firm, tone, and tighten skin.
alanine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
punica granatum extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
resveratrol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
66/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
chrysanthemum parthenium extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
ilex paraguariensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
Can 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
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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
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Potential irritants
chrysanthemum parthenium extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
ilex paraguariensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
All ingredients
hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate
4.3% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Glycerin, Squalane, Cetyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Sorbitan stearate, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Jojoba esters, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Punica granatum extract, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Coffea robusta seed extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Mel, Unknown, Silver, Unknown, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Scenedesmus rubescens extract, Resveratrol, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate, Citrulline, Sodium lactate, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Palmitic acid, Pca, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium pca, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose stearoxy ether, Sodium phytate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Oryza sativa bran extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Phenoxyethanol, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Caffeine, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Extract of Punica granatum inhibits skin photoaging induced by UVB irradiation
- Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects
- Safety Assessment of Punica granatum -Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Topical formulation containing Ilex Paraguariensis extract increases metalloproteinases and myeloperoxidase activities in mice exposed to UVB radiation
- Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of yerba-mate (Ilex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil., Aquifoliaceae) extract as obtained by spray drying
- Essential oil and antioxidant activity of green mate and mate tea (Ilex paraguariensis) infusions
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruits
- Psychoactive Properties of Microalgae
- Protection strategies to inhibit blue light irradiation effects in-vitro and in skin ex-vivo
- Skin permeation and antioxidant efficacy of topically applied resveratrol
- Chemoprevention of skin cancer by grape constituent resveratrol: relevance to human disease?
- Evaluation of efficacy and tolerance of a nighttime topical antioxidant containing resveratrol, baicalin, and vitamin e for treatment of mild to moderately photodamaged skin
- Resveratrol as a Multifunctional Topical Hypopigmenting Agent
- Anti-aging properties of resveratrol: review and report of a potent new antioxidant skin care formulation
- Resveratrol: A Unique Antioxidant Offering a Multi-Mechanistic Approach for Treating Aging Skin
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
- Dermatologic compositions comprising pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid and at least one entity chosen from citrulline, arginine and asparagine, and uses thereof in the treatment of atopic dermatitis
- Acetyl aspartic acid, a novel active ingredient, demonstrates potential to improve signs of skin ageing: from consumer need to clinical proof
- In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Local rhamnosoft, ceramides and L‐isoleucine in atopic eczema: a randomized, placebo controlled trial
- Histidine and/or Histidine Derivative for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
- Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin