Works for
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Clinically proven to improve wrinkle depth by 39% in 6 weeks.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This serum also targets uneven skin tone and texture, reduces hyperpigmentation, and minimizes visible signs of ageing for a radiant, youthful complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit · Panthenol, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPerfluorohexane~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used in products to help dissolve oxygen and enhance oxygen molecule penetration into the skin. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an oxygen emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment
More about PerfluorohexaneButylene glycol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPentafluoropropane~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sodium polyacrylate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Dimethicone~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeBenzyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCyclopentasiloxane~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneTrideceth-6~0.15–0.7%
Panthenol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.3%
Escin~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin
More about EscinPeg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Perfluorohexane, Butylene glycol, Pentafluoropropane, Chlorphenesin, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium benzoate, Dimethicone, Benzyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trideceth-6, Panthenol, Dehydroacetic acid, Escin, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Unknown
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| MIEGlow Vitamin C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | No7Future Renew Serum | OlayTone Perfection Serum with Vitamin B3+ Vitamin C | CULT51Immediate Effects Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 59% |
| Price | — | $25.97 | $56.95 | $37.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Topical Oxygen Emulsion A Novel Wound Therapyjamanetwork.com
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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