Patyka Defense Active Organic Radiance Regenerating Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Triheptanoin + 8 moreWorks
“Its formula concentrates the efficacy of 6 powerful antioxidant, regenerating and moisturizing active ingredients that strengthen the cellular self-defense system to resist oxidative stress and pollution.Sophora flower extract, rich in polyphenols, stimulates the skin's self-defense system to boost resistance to oxidative stress and pollution.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, 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).
Anti-agingTocopherol, Lycium barbarum fruit extractNot delivered
“Hyaluronic acid deeply moisturizes and smoothes fine dehydration lines.Deeply regenerated, skin quality is enhanced and the complexion is radiant.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., 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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Hordeum vulgare stem water~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~11–16%
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit water~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~3–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Triheptanoin~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinMicrocrystalline cellulose~1.9–2.8%
Diglycerin~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinOctyldodecanol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSophora japonica flower extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlyceryl caprylate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateXanthan gum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateLevulinic acid~0.4–0.95%
Sclerotium gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPropanediol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium levulinate~0.4–0.9%
Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
Cellulose gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumCitric acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateChondrus crispus powder~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium phytate~0.15–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolPhenethyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%
Saccharide isomerate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateLycium barbarum fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractAlcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholIngredient list view
Hordeum vulgare stem water, Water, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Triheptanoin, Microcrystalline cellulose, Diglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Sophora japonica flower extract, Parfum, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Levulinic acid, Sclerotium gum, Propanediol, Sodium levulinate, Sodium hydroxide, Cellulose gum, Citric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Chondrus crispus powder, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Phenethyl alcohol, Saccharide isomerate, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Alcohol
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| PatykaDefense Active Organic Radiance Regenerating SerumYOUR PRODUCT | BlissPro Youth Serum | DRMTLGYNeedle-less Growth Factor Serum | Glo Skin BeautyBio-Renew EGF Drops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | — | $30.00 | $135.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-9 | Oligopeptide-3 | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Patyka - Defense Active Organic Radiance Regenerating Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (saccharide isomerate 0.10% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.70%, diglycerin 1.60% - 2.40% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 42.70£ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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