NEOSTRATA Skin Active Tri-Therapy Lifting Serum
Works for
ExfoliationGluconolactoneWorks well
“Renews Tone with Gluconolactone A Polyhydroxy Acid & antioxidant chelator that helps to gently exfoliate and promote a more even skin tone.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
Anti-agingGluconolactone, Acetyl tyrosinamideWorks well
“Volumizes the look of slack skin with AMINOFIL® Amino acid derivative concentrated to target skin’s hydrating matrix for a more lifted appearance.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl tyrosinamide, gluconolactone.
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.
Evens skin toneGluconolactoneWorks well
“Renews Tone with Gluconolactone A Polyhydroxy Acid & antioxidant chelator that helps to gently exfoliate and promote a more even skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
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.
MoisturizingGluconolactone, Cyclopentasiloxane + 12 moreWorks
“Volumizes the look of slack skin with AMINOFIL® Amino acid derivative concentrated to target skin’s hydrating matrix for a more lifted appearance.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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: dimethiconol, isopropyl myristate.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Acetyl tyrosinamideMay help
This product contains antioxidants (acetyl tyrosinamide, gluconolactone) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsLow 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~40–60%
Peg-8~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Gluconolactone~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about Gluconolactone1,2-hexanediol~2–3%
Cyclopentasiloxane~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~1.8–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPeg-12 dimethicone~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconePolymethylsilsesquioxane~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneAcetyl tyrosinamide~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid derivative. A manufacturer's study shows that it can help somewhat reduce wrinkles when used in combination with a low concentration of glycolic acid. No independent human in-vivo studies of this compound are available
More about Acetyl tyrosinamideCyclohexasiloxane~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateDimethiconol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolBiosaccharide gum-1~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Polyacrylate-13~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Polyisobutene~0.35–0.85%
Isopropyl myristate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristatePolysorbate 20~0.3–0.75%
Sodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Bht~0.15–0.65%
Ammonium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXanthan gum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMethyldihydrojasmonate~0.1–0.4%
2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl acetoacetate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl benzodioxepinone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.2%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Peg-8, Gluconolactone, 1,2-hexanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Peg-12 dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Acetyl tyrosinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Dimethiconol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Isopropyl myristate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium sulfite, Bht, Ammonium hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Methyldihydrojasmonate, 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol, Ethyl acetoacetate, Methyl benzodioxepinone, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Ci 17200, Ci 42090
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| NEOSTRATASkin Active Tri-Therapy Lifting SerumYOUR PRODUCT | ExuvianceAge Reverse Total Correct + Sculpt Serum | Kiehl'sHydro-Plumping Hydrating Serum | Selfless by HyramMandelic Acid & Rice Bran Gentle Exfoliating Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | — | $89.00 | $61.02 | $15.74 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Adenosine | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"NEOSTRATA - Skin Active Tri-Therapy Lifting Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. PHAs (gluconolactone 3.60% - 5.40%) in this product also work for improving skin hydration. They might be even able to stimulate the production of skin's natural humectants and support the healthy skin microbiome.
- Humectants (glycerin 1.80% - 2.70% and biosaccharide gum-1 0.35% - 0.85%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 75.00£ up to 88.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 100.00$ in the United States and for 120.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
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