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MoisturizingGlycerin, Thermus thermophillus ferment + 11 moreWorks
“This holistic treatment improves skin’s hydration (+80%)* for up to 8 hours,”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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).
ExfoliationPapainNot delivered
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“illuminates (+29%)* and brightens (+30%)* while re-balancing skin tones: Rosier (+46%)*, Less Olive (-18,6%)*, and Less Beige (-10%)*.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingSide benefit · Adenosine, Thermus thermophillus ferment + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.5–6.8%
- 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 GlycerinBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneEuglena gracilis extract~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thermus thermophillus ferment~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
More about Thermus thermophillus fermentSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentMethyl gluceth-20~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Phyllostachys bambusoides extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideParfum~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sclerotium gum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.45–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAdenosine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosinePapain~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCarbomer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPhellodendron amurense bark extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractAlgin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginTocopherol~0.1–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Euglena gracilis extract, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Methyl gluceth-20, Phyllostachys bambusoides extract, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Parfum, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Chlorphenesin, Sclerotium gum, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hyaluronate, Adenosine, Papain, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Carbomer, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Algin, Tocopherol
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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.
| OrvedaThe Healing SapYOUR PRODUCT | ElishacoyKombucha Gyeol-Biome Ampoule | I'm fromRice Serum | 107 BeautyDouble Layer Milky Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | — | $19.60 | $11.70 | $29.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Orveda - The Healing Sap™" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.25% - 0.50%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.50%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.50% - 0.75%, thermus thermophillus ferment 2.50% - 3.10% and glycerin 5.50% - 6.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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