Works for
Anti-agingGlycine soja protein, Lactic acidNot delivered
“Minimizes the appearance of wrinkles.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - glycine soja protein - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient ginkgo biloba leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Glycine soja protein + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Dimethicone + 9 moreWorks
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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinPpg-12-buteth-16~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDimethicone~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlycine soja protein~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
More about Glycine soja proteinPolyperfluoromethylisopropyl ether~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.5–0.75%
- 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 copolymerPanax ginseng root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractDimethiconol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolPpg-26~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilTetrasodium edta~0.35–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydrolyzed cicer seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Methylsilanol mannuronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.5%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePolysorbate 60~0.3–0.55%
Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHydrolyzed soy protein~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinHydrolyzed rice protein~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinGinkgo biloba leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractSorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeHydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalAmyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ppg-12-buteth-16, Propylene glycol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glycine soja protein, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl ether, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Panax ginseng root extract, Dimethiconol, Ppg-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Tetrasodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed cicer seed extract, Lactic acid, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Potassium sorbate, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Pentylene glycol, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Sorbic acid, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Amyl cinnamal, Citral
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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.
| OrlaneAbsolute Skin Recovery SerumYOUR PRODUCT | ExuvianceLift Volumizing Concentrate | OlaySuper Serum 5 Serum Benefits In One | Peter Thomas RothWater Drench Hyaluronic Glow Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | — | $76.00 | $29.94 | $49.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Glucosamine | Niacinamide | Sphingolipids |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Orlane - Absolute Skin Recovery Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.10% - 1.40% and glycerin 4.40% - 5.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 172.00CA$ in Canada, for 110.23A$ in Australia, for 220.00$ in the United States and from 71.14£ up to 115.81£ 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 22 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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