Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Vitis vinifera fruit extract + 4 moreWorks
“The serum also includes a blend of responsibly sourced mica, plant-based squalane and marula oil to provide hydration while helping to soothe away redness.”
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, sclerocarya birrea seed oil.
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: squalane, vitis vinifera seed oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Formulated with pineapple fruit extract, the Nimya License to Glow Serum delivers a mild exfoliant effect as it works to smooth the skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.Medium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.2–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~2.4–3.5%
Ananas sativus fruit extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractSodium hydroxide~1.7–2.6%
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractSclerocarya birrea seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilAlcohol denat.~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMica~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPassiflora quadrangularis fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSqualane~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinatePolysorbate 60~0.1–0.45%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePotassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium bisulfite~0.05–0.2%
Disodium edta~0.01–0.1%
Ci 77891~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Sodium hydroxide, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Alcohol denat., Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Benzyl alcohol, Passiflora quadrangularis fruit extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Squalane, Xanthan gum, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Polysorbate 60, Dehydroacetic acid, Sorbitan isostearate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium bisulfite, Disodium edta, Ci 77891, Ci 42090
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| NimyaLicense To Glow SerumYOUR PRODUCT | By BEAUTY BAY5% Squalane + Grapeseed Oil Serum Hybrid | The INKEY List CAAlpha Arubtin Face Serum | GlossierFuturedew Facial Oil-Serum Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 36% |
| Price | — | $6.55 | $15.30 | $30.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Alpha-Arbutin | Evening Primrose Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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