PRODUCT REVIEW
Nivea Men Anti-Age 2in1 Power Serum
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
✓ for all skin types ✓ anti-pigment & age spots ✓ visibly reduces deep wrinkles ✓ younger looking skin in only 2 weeks ✓ moisturizes 24h ✓ ultra-light formula that absorbs super fast
isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Sometimes referred to as Thiamidol (patented by Beiersdorf). A compound that can reduce melanin production in skin. Can help to fade pigmentation spots quicker and even out the skin tone. It is a relatively new compound and the research on it is ongoing. The first studies show that it might be as effective in reducing hyperpigmentation as hydroquinone but with fewer side effects
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
✓ for all skin types ✓ anti-pigment & age spots ✓ visibly reduces deep wrinkles ✓ younger looking skin in only 2 weeks ✓ moisturizes 24h ✓ ultra-light formula that absorbs super fast
glycerin
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
sodium hyaluronate
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
diisopropyl adipate
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Evens skin tone | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
58/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
parfum
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glycerin
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
sodium hyaluronate
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
All ingredients
glycerin
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
butylene glycol
3.5% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Isopropyl palmitate, Methylpropanediol, Diisopropyl adipate, Sodium hyaluronate, Isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol, Tapioca starch, Xanthan gum, Dehydroxanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Piroctone olamine, Parfum, Ci 42090
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Effective Tyrosinase Inhibition by Thiamidol Results in Significant Improvement of Mild to Moderate Melasma
- Effective reduction of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation with the tyrosinase inhibitor isobutylamido-thiazolyl-resorcinol (Thiamidol)
- Efficacy and safety of topical isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol (Thiamidol) vs. 4% hydroquinone cream for facial melasma: an evaluator-blinded, randomized controlled trial