Name: OleHenriksen - Truth Serum - Exclusive to Boots
Brand: OleHenriksen

What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

Does not work for

Exfoliation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Supercharged with True-C ComplexTM and boosted with collagen, this powerful age-defying serum helps brighen and firm, and delivers all-day hydration.

Source: Boots

This product contains thioctic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 1.1% - 1.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 7.9% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

thioctic acid 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Supercharged with True-C ComplexTM and boosted with collagen, this powerful age-defying serum helps brighen and firm, and delivers all-day hydration.

Source: Boots

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 2.4% - 2.9%

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

peg-12 dimethicone 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

caprylyl glycol 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid) 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 - camellia sinensis leaf extract, sodium ascorbyl phosphate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

thioctic acid 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

camellia sinensis leaf extract 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 7.9% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Ole Henriksen Ole Henriksen Truth Serum 30ml Truth Serum is like a daily multivitamin for the skin.

Source: Boots

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.

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camellia sinensis leaf extract 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 7.9% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

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citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract 1.4% - 1.7%

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A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

citrus grandis seed extract 0.55% - 0.8%

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 7.9% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

calcium ascorbate 4.6% - 5.7%

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Calcium ascorbate, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Oleth-20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Peg-12 dimethicone, Benzophenone-4, Sodium urocanate, Thioctic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Parfum, Ci 15985

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Key ingredients	sodium ascorbyl phosphate benzophenone-4 +3 more	Common: sodium ascorbyl phosphate camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more Other: hyaluronic acid	Common: sodium ascorbyl phosphate camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride lactobacillus +3 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin Other: panthenol betaine +1 more	Common: sodium ascorbyl phosphate glycerin Other: ascorbic acid beta-glucan +2 more	Common: glycerin thioctic acid Other: niacinamide retinyl palmitate +18 more	Common: sodium ascorbyl phosphate camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 panthenol +11 more	Common: glycerin glycerin +1 more Other: adenosine palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +6 more	Common: sodium ascorbyl phosphate glycerin +1 more Other: ferulic acid tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +4 more	Common: sodium ascorbyl phosphate glycerin Other: retinyl palmitate glycine soja oil +3 more	Common: sodium ascorbyl phosphate glycerin Other: retinyl palmitate palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +3 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin Other: nonapeptide-1 caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more
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Potential Irritants	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	citrus grandis peel oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +9 more	carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? sodium levulinate Has skin benefit? +7 more	geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +5 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	retinyl palmitate/carrot polypeptide Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? hydroxyethylcellulose Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +23 more

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OleHenriksen Truth Serum - Exclusive to Boots

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Anti-oxidation

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