Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks well
“Lightweight body serum clinically shown to instantly boost skin’s hydration by 161%.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Spirulina platensis extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (haematococcus pluvialis 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPropanediol dicaprylate/caprate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinCoconut alkanes~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesSpirulina platensis extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractNiacinamide~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCaffeine~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerBetaine~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHaematococcus pluvialis extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractCodium fragile extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.5–0.7%
- 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 acidHyaluronic acid~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidTremella fuciformis polysaccharide~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglutamic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidLactobacillus ferment~0.35–0.6%
- 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 fermentCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateCetearyl olivate~0.3–0.55%
Sorbitan olivate~0.3–0.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Propanediol dicaprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Coconut alkanes, Spirulina platensis extract, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Betaine, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Unknown, Codium fragile extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Polyglutamic acid, Lactobacillus ferment, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorophyllin-copper complex
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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.
| Osea MalibuHyaluronic Body SerumYOUR PRODUCT | SCINICHyaluronic Acid Ampoule Serum | Awake BeautyGlow Pill Super Serum | ÉciatKeep Calm Soothing serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 79% | 78% | 78% |
| Price | $38.40 | $17.60−$20.80 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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