PRODUCT REVIEW

NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC Real Ferment Micro Serum

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.55% - 1.25%Centella asiatica extract 0.4% - 0.9%

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Product summary

"Neogen - Real Ferment Micro Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.15% - 0.55%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Adenosine 0.30% - 0.75%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.45% - 1.00% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (hydrolyzed collagen 0.40% - 0.95%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.80%, panthenol 0.45% - 1.00%, glycerin 2.10% - 3.10% and saccharomyces ferment filtrate 6.40% - 9.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 44.68A$ up to 47.00A$ in Australia, from 25.65$ up to 38.00$ in the United States, for 34.71£ in the United Kingdom and for 51.30CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Contains Panthenol and Collagen to soothe and firm skin Delivers hydration to skin and helps to improve skin elasticity Skin is left looking more radiant and healthy

Source: Lila Beauty

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

adenosine 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

ubiquinone 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

thioctic acid 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Transparent and clear skin tone Infused with Niacin amide, which has a skin brightening effect and Glutathione, which is effective for improving the skin, it improves dull skin tone.

Source: Neogenlab

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: bifida ferment lysate.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

glutathione 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin

bifida ferment lysate 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

aspergillus ferment 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An extract from fungus (mold) that typically appears on rice. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, might help neutralize free radicals and possibly somewhat reduce hyperpigmentation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Contains Panthenol and Collagen to soothe and firm skin Delivers hydration to skin and helps to improve skin elasticity Skin is left looking more radiant and healthy

Source: Lila Beauty

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, hydrolyzed collagen.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

ubiquinone 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

lactobacillus 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation

panthenol 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (glutathione, thioctic acid, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - bifida ferment lysate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

ubiquinone 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

thioctic acid 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

glutathione 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

centella asiatica extract 0.4% - 0.9%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

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.

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Potential irritants

ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

cetyl ethylhexanoate 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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bifida ferment lysate 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

saccharomyces ferment filtrate 6.4% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

betula alba juice 4.5% - 6.8%

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Ingredient list view

Bifida ferment lysate, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Betula alba juice, Butylene glycol, Rice ferment filtrate, Glycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Aspergillus ferment, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyacrylate-13, Water, Panthenol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Polyisobutene, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Lactobacillus, Xanthan gum, Sodium polyacrylate, Caprylyl glycol, Adenosine, Sodium hyaluronate, Tropolone, Centella asiatica extract, Pichia/resveratrol ferment extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Glutathione, Ascorbic acid, Ubiquinone, Thioctic acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +17 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate squalane +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate squalane +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: hydrolyzed jojoba esters chondrus crispus extract +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: ceramide np glycine +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: ceramide np ectoin +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 madecassoside +34 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: phytosphingosine ceramide np +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: madecassoside palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +20 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: ceramide np hyaluronic acid +6 more
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Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? +6 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +2 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	phosphatidylcholine Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +5 more	hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? saccharomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +41 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +26 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +26 more	lactobacillus ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +23 more	pearl extract Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? +35 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC Real Ferment Micro Serum

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Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

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Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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