"Photozyme - DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.20% - 1.80% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.

They find the product's texture to be light - heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell - light fragrance.

What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

It contains 3 natural DNA Repair Enzymes that attack DNA damage caused by UV rays, resulting in increased improvement in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots while improving overall tone and clarity of the skin.

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This product contains arabidopsis thaliana extract. 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.

arabidopsis thaliana extract 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Plant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking

Moisturizing

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).

sodium hyaluronate 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

micrococcus lysate 0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"

glycerin 3.7% - 5.6%

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

It contains 3 natural DNA Repair Enzymes that attack DNA damage caused by UV rays, resulting in increased improvement in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots while improving overall tone and clarity of the skin.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

micrococcus lysate 0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

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

glycerin 3.7% - 5.6%

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

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Potential irritants

santalum album extract 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

phellodendron amurense bark extract 0.9% - 1.4%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect

Comodogenic ingredients

plankton extract 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

ethylhexyl isononanoate 5.4% - 8.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency

glycerin 3.7% - 5.6%

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Isononyl isononanoate, Propanediol, Hordeum distichon extract, Ergothioneine, Sodium hyaluronate, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Santalum album extract, Plankton extract, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract, Lecithin, Micrococcus lysate, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Bht, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide

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Key ingredients	arabidopsis thaliana extract ergothioneine +3 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate Other: algae extract soluble collagen	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate Other: niacinamide bakuchiol +4 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate Other: caffeine camellia sinensis leaf extract +5 more	Common: arabidopsis thaliana extract micrococcus lysate +1 more Other: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate biosaccharide gum-1 +2 more	Common: arabidopsis thaliana extract micrococcus lysate Other: tocopherol	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate Other: madecassoside betaine +1 more	Common: sodium hyaluronate glycerin Other: arginine/lysine polypeptide niacinamide +8 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more
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Potential Irritants	santalum album extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? sodium dehydroacetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	caffeine Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	santalum album extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +3 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit?	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more

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Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

Evens skin tone

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