NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC DERMALOGY PORE REFINE SERUM
Works for
MoisturizingCopper tripeptide-1, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“Also enhanced natural ingredients like Grapefruit and Witch Hazel extract hydrate and lift the skin for firmer, healthier, and pore-less skin!”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: copper tripeptide-1
Anti-blemishCentella asiatica extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“A pore tightening serum provides intensive pore solutions to clarify and peel all impurities within pores, tighten widened pores, and control excess sebum for skin making it soft and smooth with no troubles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Copper tripeptide-1 + 1 moreMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract, copper tripeptide-1. There is some human evidence that these ingredients help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.1–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAlcohol denat.~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinCarbomer~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilZea mays starch~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchEthylhexylglycerin~1.4–1.7%
Caprylyl glycol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPotassium hydroxide~0.95–1.15%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilTropolone~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.35–0.65%
- 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 oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilMentha viridis leaf oil~0.35–0.6%
Rose flower oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Flower oil that is used as a fragrance
More about Rose flower oilXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHamamelis virginiana water~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSilica~0.4–0.6%
Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractOldenlandia diffusa extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractPropylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPolygonum multiflorum root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Hydrolyzed extensin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCopper tripeptide-1~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.
More about Copper tripeptide-1Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Carbomer, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Zea mays starch, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Tropolone, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Rose flower oil, Xanthan gum, Hamamelis virginiana water, Silica, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Oldenlandia diffusa extract, Centella asiatica extract, Propylene glycol, Polygonum multiflorum root extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrolyzed extensin, Maltodextrin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Copper tripeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol
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| NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDERMALOGY PORE REFINE SERUMYOUR PRODUCT | INNBEAUTY PROJECTElastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides | NIDASalmon PDRN Peptide Serum | KlairsDear, Klairs Fundamental Watery Oil Drop | |
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| Match | — | 65% | 65% | 65% |
| Price | — | $52.00 | $14.99 | $17.18 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Neogen - DERMALOGY PORE REFINE SERUM" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (copper tripeptide-1 0.10% - 0.15%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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