Nivea Q10 Energy Glow Boosting Face Ampoules Serum with Vitamin C x7 Ampoules
Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucosideMay help
“Glow Boost”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucoside, Ubiquinone + 1 moreMay help
“Anti-Wrinkle”
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Ubiquinone + 5 moreWorks
“24 hours of moisture that lasts”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Ubiquinone + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (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 - ascorbyl glucoside also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Linalool, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinAscorbyl glucoside~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosidePropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglyceryl-4 caprate~2–3%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateLauryl glucoside~1.6–2.5%
Tocopherol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolUbiquinone~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about UbiquinoneSodium hyaluronate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlteromonas ferment extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilC12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoatePhenethyl alcohol~0.3–0.75%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.2–0.7%
Citric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium sulfate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 15985~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ascorbyl glucoside, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Lauryl glucoside, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Sodium hyaluronate, Alteromonas ferment extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Phenethyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Sodium sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum, Ci 15985
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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.
| NiveaQ10 Energy Glow Boosting Face Ampoules Serum with Vitamin C x7 AmpoulesYOUR PRODUCT | BlissPro Youth Serum | Skin GenericsBrightening Brightening Serum Vitamin C 20% Active Complex | Vida GlowAge Defiance - Rapid Renewal Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | — | $34.69 | $61.84 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-9 | Algae Extract | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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