Naturopathica Plant Stem Cell Booster Serum
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 7 moreWorks
“88% saw an improvement in skin hydration”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-agingLactic acid ~0.2–0.4%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“A potent booster serum that helps rejuvenate the skin's appearance and smooths fine lines and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateCetearyl olivate~2.3–2.8%
Aleurites moluccanus seed oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilRosa canina seed oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilSorbitan olivate~1.4–1.7%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBuddleja davidii meristem cell culture~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Echinacea angustifolia meristem cell culture~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa bran extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Euterpe oleracea fruit oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oilPunica granatum seed extract~0.45–0.65%
Sambucus canadensis extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium flower oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helichrysum italicum flower oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Pelargonium graveolens leaf oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilTanacetum annuum flower oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
More about Tanacetum annuum flower oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractAmorphophallus konjac root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pullulan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinLactic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium anisate~0.2–0.4%
Sclerotium gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitronellol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Cetearyl olivate, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium hyaluronate, Buddleja davidii meristem cell culture, Echinacea angustifolia meristem cell culture, Avena sativa bran extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Punica granatum seed extract, Sambucus canadensis extract, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Amorphophallus konjac root extract, Pullulan, Hydrogenated lecithin, Lactic acid, Sodium anisate, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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| NaturopathicaPlant Stem Cell Booster SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Alpyn BeautyHydrating Firming Serum | Versed SkinPress Restart Gentle Retinol Serum | PlantkosPhyto Triple C Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $90.00 | $46.40−$43.60 | $19.99−$70.01 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Retinol | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | 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 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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