Natura Siberica Organic Certified Brightening Face Serum

Natura Siberica Organic Certified Brightening Face Serum

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“Hyaluronic acid deeply moisturises skin, increasing its firmness and elasticity.”
Source: Feelunique

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.8–5.8%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties~1–1.5%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.35–0.8%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.15–0.55%
Anti-aging
Tocopherol
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Hyaluronic acid deeply moisturises skin, increasing its firmness and elasticity.”
Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Rosa damascena extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.7–2.5%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~1.3–2%est.
Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant propertiesHigh~1–1.5%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.5–1.15%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.15–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Melilotus albus flower/leaf/stem extract~4.9–7.4%
Formula
Glycerin~3.8–5.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Xanthan gum~2.6–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Dasiphora fruticosa
Not recognized
Water~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~1.3–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterial

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

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Achillea asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Aquilegia sibirica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Rosa damascena extract~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Pinus sibirica seed oil~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Polyglyceryl-6 oleate~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium surfactin~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cellulose gum~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Carrageenan~0.15–0.6%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Potassium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Parfum~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Tin~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Tin
Ingredient list view

Water, Melilotus albus flower/leaf/stem extract, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Unknown, Water, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Achillea asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract, Aquilegia sibirica flower/leaf/stem extract, Rosa damascena extract, Pinus sibirica seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Sodium surfactin, Cellulose gum, Carrageenan, Tocopherol, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Dehydroacetic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Citric acid, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Tin

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Natura Siberica Organic Certified Brightening Face Serum
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