Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Glow-Filter Priming Serum
Works for
Anti-agingThreonine, Aspartic acid + 4 moreMay help
“Instantly illuminates skin for a more lifted and defined look with Illuminating Minerals and Diamond Powder, while 5% Actigym™ Clinical Contouring Technology helps sculpt the look of skin over time to define the appearance of cheeks, chin and jawline with continued daily use.”
This product contains aspartic acid, lysine, serine, threonine. These ingredients 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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 26 moreWorks
“94% agreed skin felt hydrated and soft†”
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:
alanine, arginine.
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: arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit waterMedium 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%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~4–4.8%
- 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 glycolIsononyl isononanoate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit water~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dimethicone~2–2.4%
- 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 DimethiconeButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePolyglyceryl-6 distearate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateCetearyl alcohol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSorbitan stearate~0.55–0.85%
Isostearyl alcohol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isostearyl alcoholMica~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaButylene glycol cocoate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Butylene glycol cocoateBacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diamond powder~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Does not have known skin benefits. Might help create an optical illusion of smoother skin
More about Diamond powderNiacinamide~0.35–0.6%
- 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 NiacinamideSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlutamic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidGlycine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineHistidine~0.2–0.4%
Isoleucine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineLeucine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lysine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysinePhenylalanine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alanine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineArginine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineProline~0.25–0.45%
Serine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineThreonine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineTyrosine~0.2–0.4%
Valine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phytate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium lactate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSilica~0.3–0.6%
Ethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAspartic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidDisodium phosphate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePolysorbate 60~0.25–0.4%
Sodium phosphate~0.2–0.35%
Polysilicone-11~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.5%
- 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 dioxideEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerCarbomer~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 CarbomerPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneIron oxides~0.1–0.15%
- 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 oxidesPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Isononyl isononanoate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit water, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate, Isostearyl alcohol, Mica, Butylene glycol cocoate, Bacillus/soybean ferment extract, Diamond powder, Niacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Alanine, Arginine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Tyrosine, Valine, Sodium phytate, Sodium lactate, Silica, Ethylcellulose, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Aspartic acid, Disodium phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium phosphate, Polysilicone-11, Titanium dioxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Carbomer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Iron oxides, Phenoxyethanol
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| Peter Thomas RothInstant FIRMx Glow-Filter Priming SerumYOUR PRODUCT | AHCHydrating Korean Skincare Aqualuronic Face Serum | SupereggTonal Scenery Reparative Serum | VT CosmeticsVT Reedle Shot 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 86% | 86% |
| Price | $43.00 | $25.61−$17.39 | $72.00+$29.00 | $20.43−$22.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 17 of 21 | 15 of 21 | 14 of 21 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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