Works for
MoisturizingSalvia hispanica seed extract, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks
“The lightweight formula drifts across the skin, absorbing fast to lock in moisture and to avoid any greasy, sticky residue being left over.”
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, lactobacillus ferment.
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: salvia hispanica seed extract, pentylene glycol.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Lactobacillus fermentMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
“Aromatic and fresh, the serum works to invigorate the senses and promote the illusion of radiance and luminosity, while a boost of Vitamin C offers an injection of brightness and a youthful glow.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- High
Water~13–19%
Ascorbyl glucoside~5.2–7.7%
- 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 glucosideSalvia hispanica seed extract~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Salvia hispanica seed extractPentylene glycol~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~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 GlycerinSodium hydroxide~1.4–2.2%
Parfum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLevulinic acid~0.55–1.35%
Chondrus crispus~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusSodium gluconate~0.4–0.95%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric 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 levulinate~0.1–0.5%
Lactobacillus ferment~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Water, Ascorbyl glucoside, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Levulinic acid, Chondrus crispus, Sodium gluconate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium levulinate, Lactobacillus ferment, Linalool
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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.
| NUXEChia Seeds Essential Antioxidant SerumYOUR PRODUCT | ClarinsBright Plus Serum | Birkenstock Natural Skin CareVitamin C Serum | AvèneA-Oxitive Antioxidant Defense Serum Sensitive Skins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | — | $89.00 | — | $39.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Sea Daffodil Plant Extract | — | Artemia Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"NUXE - Chia Seeds Essential Antioxidant Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (lactobacillus ferment 0.10% - 0.30%, glycerin 1.80% - 2.70% and sodium hyaluronate 1.00% - 1.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 16.80$ up to 36.00$ in the United States, from 56.90CA$ up to 68.40CA$ in Canada, for 65.00A$ in Australia and from 14.40£ up to 36.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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