Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"Natura Siberica - C-Berrica Hydration Face Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.20% - 0.75%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 3.30% - 4.90% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.75%, saccharide isomerate 1.50% - 2.20%, panthenol 3.30% - 4.90% and glycerin 4.40% - 6.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Natura Siberica" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 16.03$ in the United States and for 6.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
C-Berrica Hydration Face Serum
Source: From product name
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Its formula contains Sea Buckthorn from Altai, a Siberian berry rich in vitamin C.Organic Sea Buckthorn hydrolate from Altai deeply moisturizes the skin and stimulates its natural collagen production.Vitamin C helps strengthen the skin's natural defences by accelerating its regeneration process.Vitamins A and E help minimize the signs of premature aging and boost the skin's radiance.The hydrophilic wheat protein retains the skin's natural moisture and helps it gain firmness to preserve its youth.Polysaccharides, excellent natural tensors, stimulate the hydration of the skin.Instantly, the skin of the face is more hydrated and luminous.
Source: Cocoon Center
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.
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Comedogenic ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit water, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Saccharide isomerate, Oxalis triangularis extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Dasiphora fruticosa extract, Schisandra chinensis extract, Aquilegia sibirica flower/leaf/stem extract, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium citrate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Sodium surfactin, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Ci 16255, Ci 15985, Linalool
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