Paula's choice CellularYouth™ Age-Disrupting Longevity Serum
Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl tetrapeptide-2, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks well
“- Sunflower Sprout Extract: Nourishes by fueling natural NAD+ pathways—key to cellular energy.”
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, isomalt.
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, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-2
Anti-agingAcetyl tetrapeptide-2, Lycium barbarum fruit extractMay help
“Clinically proven to improve the appearance of skin sagging, tone & fine lines & wrinkles**”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-2. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneTaurineNot delivered
“Clinically proven to improve the appearance of skin sagging, tone & fine lines & wrinkles**”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Lycium barbarum fruit extract, TaurineMay help
This product contains antioxidants (lycium barbarum fruit 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?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinTriheptanoin~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinMethyl gluceth-20~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTridecyl trimellitate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateMaltodextrin~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about Maltodextrin1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.1%
Dimethicone~1–1.3%
- 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 DimethiconeTaurine~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineBacillus ferment~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentGanoderma lucidum stem extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus sprout extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier
More about Helianthus annuus sprout extractLycium barbarum fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractAcetyl tetrapeptide-2~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-2Isomalt~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.65%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.6%
- 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 copolymerC9-12 alkane~0.35–0.65%
Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl behenate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenatePolyglyceryl-6 octastearate~0.35–0.65%
Sodium phytate~0.3–0.6%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPotassium chloride~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia senegal gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolysorbate 60~0.3–0.6%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCastor oil/ipdi copolymer~0.2–0.35%
Lecithin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCyanocobalamin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminTin oxide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideIron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Methyl gluceth-20, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tridecyl trimellitate, Maltodextrin, 1,2-hexanediol, Dimethicone, Taurine, Bacillus ferment, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Helianthus annuus sprout extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Isomalt, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, C9-12 alkane, Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer, Glyceryl behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 octastearate, Sodium phytate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Potassium chloride, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Castor oil/ipdi copolymer, Lecithin, Cyanocobalamin, Tin oxide, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| Paula's choiceCellularYouth™ Age-Disrupting Longevity SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothFirm X Collagen Serum | TheramidAZID | The OrdinaryMulti-Antioxidant Radiance Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 53% |
| Price | $72.00 | $69.30−$2.70 | $39.23−$32.77 | $14.00−$58.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 2 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine | Azelaic Acid | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Paula's choice - CellularYouth™ Age-Disrupting Longevity Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-2 0.50% - 0.70%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (isomalt 0.50% - 0.70% and glycerin 4.00% - 4.90%). 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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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurinemdedge.com
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