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Laboratoires de Biarritz - HYDRA-PROTECT + Replenishing Serum Face Organic
Price: $29.7
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
xylitylglucoside
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
anhydroxylitol
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
argania spinosa kernel oil
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Melvita Argan Bio-Active Intensive Contouring Serum Organic 30ml is a facial care that helps to correct wrinkles and fine lines and smooth the oval of the face thanks to its high concentration of microbiotic argan oil.
hyaluronic acid
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
lactic acid
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
carrageenan
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
chondrus crispus extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactic acid
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
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)
hyaluronic acid
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
carrageenan
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
chondrus crispus extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
glycerin
2.9% -
4.4%
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, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Alcohol denat., Lactic acid, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Carrageenan, Chondrus crispus extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Hordeum vulgare extract, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Silica, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Sodium gluconate, Tocopherol, Glucose, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- 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
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Celiac Disease & Skin Care Products
- Preventive and Therapeutic Role of Functional Ingredients of Barley Grass for Chronic Diseases in Human Beings
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function