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MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 6 moreWorks
“An overnight solid serum that rejuvenates, hydrates, and calms, so you wake up to visibly bouncier, smoother, more refreshed-looking skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Melatonin, Lycium barbarum fruit extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (lycium barbarum fruit extract, melatonin) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia oilMedium 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%
Butylene glycol~5.6–8.4%
- 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 glycolBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneSodium stearate~2.9–4.4%
Pentylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~1.7–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractPeg-100 stearate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateOleth-2~0.9–1.4%
Melatonin~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that can regulate sleep cycles in humans and animals. When used in cosmetics, comes from plant sources. It can work as anti-oxidant in skin when applied topically in skincare
More about MelatoninSodium hyaluronate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractLycium barbarum fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractRubus villosus fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractIpomoea batatas root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- 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 acetatePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.55%
Sea water~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterStearic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolBht~0.05–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Chlorphenesin~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 42090~0.01–0.05%
Ci 16035~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Sodium stearate, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Peg-100 stearate, Oleth-2, Melatonin, Sodium hyaluronate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Rubus villosus fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Ipomoea batatas root extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Polysorbate 20, Sea water, Stearic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Bht, Sodium benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 42090, Ci 16035
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
- 3[Melatonin in dermatology. Experimental and clinical aspects]researchgate.net
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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