Napoleon Perdis Complex Skin Renewal Serum
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
“Revitalise your complexion with this high-tech serum that hydrates the complexion, improves skin elasticity, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": citrulline, glycerin.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingNicotiana sylvestris leaf cell cultureNot delivered
“Revitalise your complexion with this high-tech serum that hydrates the complexion, improves skin elasticity, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.”
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.This ingredient - nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Kunzea pomifera fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinTrehalose~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePolysorbate 20~2.2–3.2%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Panthenol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractCitric acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidButeth-3~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateCitrulline~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about CitrullinePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.55%
Tributyl citrate~0.15–0.55%
Kunzea pomifera fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Has been claimed to have an ability to protect collagen and stimulate its production in skin but further research is lacking so far
More about Nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell cultureAlcohol denat.~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ci 17200~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Polysorbate 20, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium benzoate, Panthenol, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Citric acid, Buteth-3, Parfum, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Citrulline, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Tributyl citrate, Kunzea pomifera fruit extract, Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture, Alcohol denat., Ci 17200
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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.
| Napoleon PerdisComplex Skin Renewal SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Bigger than Beauty SkincareTEST- BTBS Liquid Brilliance Super Serum | Thrive CausemeticsLiquid Light Therapy All-in-One Face Serum | Elizabeth GrantCaviar Cellular Recharge Super Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 68% | 66% |
| Price | — | — | $59.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | 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
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5
- 6Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
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