"Philosophy - Hope In a Jar Biome-Balance Glow Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (glycerin 4.70% - 7.10% and biosaccharide gum-1 0.15% - 0.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 28.50£ up to 861.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 21.30CA$ up to 69.00CA$ in Canada, from 45.00A$ up to 62.25A$ in Australia and for 46.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The newest powerhouse member of the hope family is an ultra-lightweight, hydrating facial serum that delivers powerful skin barrier protection, enhances radiance and improves skin texture.

Source: Allbeauty

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, 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).

alpha-glucan oligosaccharide 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

biosaccharide gum-1 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

glycerin 4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Dryness, and Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Formulation.

Source: Sephora

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

ascorbyl glucoside 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

hyaluronic acid 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Key Actives

ascorbyl glucoside 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation

hyaluronic acid 0.05% - 0.15%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.15% - 0.7%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

limonene 0.01% - 0.05%

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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane 3.9% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium citrate, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Parfum, Biosaccharide gum-1, Citric acid, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic acid, Silanetriol, Limonene

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Key ingredients	ascorbyl glucoside alpha-glucan oligosaccharide +3 more	Common: ascorbyl glucoside glycerin Other: ascorbic acid tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +5 more	Common: glycerin hyaluronic acid Other: madecassoside ceramide eop +11 more	Common: biosaccharide gum-1 glycerin +1 more Other: ascorbic acid cyclopentasiloxane	Common: ascorbyl glucoside glycerin Other: helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables tocopherol	Common: biosaccharide gum-1 glycerin Other: niacinamide sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: glycerin hyaluronic acid Other: lactobacillus ferment sodium hyaluronate	Common: glycerin hyaluronic acid Other: adenosine ceramide np +7 more	Common: ascorbyl glucoside glycerin Other: saccharide isomerate sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: alpha-glucan oligosaccharide glycerin Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate +2 more	Common: biosaccharide gum-1 glycerin Other: panthenol dimethicone +3 more
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Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +4 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +2 more	helichrysum italicum extract Has skin benefit? sodium levulinate Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +1 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? chlorella vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +2 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? biosaccharide gum-4 Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis oil Has skin benefit? +21 more

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Philosophy Hope In a Jar Biome-Balance Glow Serum

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