Works for
Anti-agingAscorbic acid, Glycine soja protein + 1 moreWorks well
“It has an immediate brightening and moisturizing effect and will reduce the signs of aging in the long term.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
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.
MoisturizingGlycine soja protein, Glyceryl linolenate + 4 moreWorks
“PROTEOS HYDRA PLUS”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: glycine soja oil, glyceryl linolenate.
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-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, Glycine soja protein + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, Glycine soja proteinWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycine soja protein.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Propylene glycol~23–34%
- 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 glycolWater~13–19%
Ascorbic acid~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidGlycine soja protein~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
More about Glycine soja proteinPolysorbate 80~2.5–3.8%
Glyceryl linoleate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleateGlyceryl linolenate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl linolenateTocopherol~0.85–1.3%
- 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 TocopherolGlyceryl oleate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateGlyceryl palmitate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlycine soja oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilParfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Propylene glycol, Water, Ascorbic acid, Glycine soja protein, Polysorbate 80, Glyceryl linoleate, Glyceryl linolenate, Tocopherol, Glyceryl oleate, Glyceryl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Glycine soja oil, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| MartidermPROTEOS HYDRA PLUSYOUR PRODUCT | Timeless Skin Care20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum Pouch Pack (28 Single Use Pouches) | Skin Deva20% VITAMIN C+ E + FERULIC ACID SERUM | Goldfaden MDBrightening Elixir | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 89% | 86% |
| Price | — | $21.03 | $20.99 | $45.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Ferulic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Dr Dennis Gross VITAMIN C AND LACTIC 15% FIRM AND BRIGHT SERUMFig. 1 Vitamin C 15% Treatment
Product summary
"Martiderm - PROTEOS HYDRA PLUS" is effective for: Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 5.50% - 8.30% It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production, neutralizing free radicals in skin and improving pigmentation marks. We recommend to use up this product quickly after opening: Ascorbic Acid degrades fast when it gets in contact with air and light. The moment the product turns orange, it is a sign that a significant share of the vitamin C in it is no longer effective.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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