Works for
Anti-agingAscorbic acid, Ferulic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Suitable for all skin, this transformational serum protects your skin against the biological processes that cause ageing, defending the cells responsible for the production of collagen and elastin, and boosting their activity to prevent and improve the appearance of skin ageing.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: astaxanthin, ferulic 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.
MoisturizingArginine, Glutathione + 5 moreWorks
“Protects the natural antioxidant system and barrier function of the skin.”
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, Ferulic acid + 5 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid, astaxanthin, ferulic acid, glutathione) 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, Ferulic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
In addition, this product contains glutathione. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
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: ferulic acid.
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: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ascorbic acid~5.9–8.9%
- 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 acidPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateDipropylene glycol~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPentylene glycol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolEthoxydiglycol~1.5–2.2%
Arginine~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 ArginineCitronellyl methylcrotonate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ferulic acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidGlutathione~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneAstaxanthin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlycerin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acetateBis-ethylhexyl hydroxydimethoxy benzylmalonate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose palmitate~0.15–0.65%
Lauryl alcohol diphosphonic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lauric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Methylpropanediol~0.05–0.3%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSimethicone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about Simethicone1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Ascorbic acid, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Dipropylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Arginine, Citronellyl methylcrotonate, Ferulic acid, Glutathione, Astaxanthin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Bis-ethylhexyl hydroxydimethoxy benzylmalonate, Sucrose palmitate, Lauryl alcohol diphosphonic acid, Lauric acid, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| MesoesteticAOX FerulicYOUR PRODUCT | Dr Dennis GrossVITAMIN C AND LACTIC 15% FIRM AND BRIGHT SERUM | Paula's choiceResist C15 Super Booster | Mecca CosmeticaSkin Brightening Vitamin C Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | $119.99 | $58.31−$61.68 | $55.76−$64.23 | $39.36−$80.63 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Bisabolol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Goldfaden MD Brightening Elixirgoop 20% Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid Glow Serum
Product summary
"Mesoestetic - AOX Ferulic" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
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) 5.90% - 8.90% 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.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.35% - 0.85% and arginine 1.40% - 2.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 72.45£ in the United Kingdom.
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