Payot Uni Skin Concentré Perles Illuminating Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 2 moreWorks
“Enriched with Hyaluronic Acid, the formula has an instant plumping effect on skin, whilst illuminating pearls fuse with the gel to deliver a light boost.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid ~0.2–0.75%Under-dosed
“Improve the appearance of complexion disorders with the PAYOT Uni Skin Concentré Perles Illuminating Serum . Combining an illuminating perfecting serum with a Uni perfect complex, the serum is designed to reduce the appearance of disorders such as dark spots, dullness and redness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit water + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hyaluronate~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSophora flavescens root extract~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lepidium sativum sprout extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Biosaccharide gum-4~1.6–2.4%
Gellan gum~1.4–2.1%
Tocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractActinidia chinensis fruit water~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but it is unlikely that it can have an effect in the skin
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit waterXanthan gum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCalcium alginate~0.4–0.95%
Lecithin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHydroxyethylcellulose~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseButylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 glycolAscorbic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPropanediol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPpg-26-buteth-26~0.1–0.45%
Alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 AlcoholCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMica~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77891~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Sophora flavescens root extract, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Biosaccharide gum-4, Gellan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit water, Xanthan gum, Calcium alginate, Lecithin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene glycol, Ascorbic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Propanediol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Alcohol, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Mica, Ci 77891
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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.
| PayotUni Skin Concentré Perles Illuminating SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceHA Booster | CosMedixRelief Soothing Peptide Gel | NaturiumQuadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum 5% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | — | — | — | $11.29 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Sh-Oligopeptide-1 | Glycine Soja Sterols |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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