Natura Siberica Oblepikha C-Berrica Hydration Face Serum
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MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
“Oblepikha C-Berrica Hydration Face Serum”
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
Anti-agingSodium ascorbyl phosphate, Retinyl palmitateNot delivered
“Organic Altai oblepikha oil hydrates skin and promotes the formation of collagen, a structural protein essential for youthful skin.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Thymus vulgaris extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinPanthenol~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHippophae rhamnoides fruit water~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateSaccharide isomerate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateOxalis triangularis extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Malva sylvestris flower extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractDasiphora fruticosa extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Schisandra chinensis extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aquilegia sibirica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed rice protein~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinRetinyl palmitate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.8%
- 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 acetateSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium citrate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePolyglyceryl-6 oleate~0.15–0.55%
Sodium surfactin~0.15–0.6%
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 16255~0.05–0.2%
Ci 15985~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.01–0.1%
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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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.
| Natura SibericaOblepikha C-Berrica Hydration Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICReal Vita C Serum | FacetheoryCentasoothe Serum S5 with Dragon's Blood, Centella Asiatica and Evening Primrose Oil | Luv it!Brightining Vitamin C serum | |
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| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 63% |
| Price | — | $8.27 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ferulic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsionssciencedirect.com
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