Works for
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The Polaar Anti-Imperfections Solution is designed to regulate sebum and decongest clogged pores.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Pentylene glycol + 1 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus grandis fruit extract, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinCitrus grandis fruit extract~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pentylene glycol~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolysorbate 20~1.6–2.5%
Sodium dextran sulfate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.05%
Caprylyl glycol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPopulus tremuloides bark extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractCitric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium salicylate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylatePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Tropolone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Glycerin, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium dextran sulfate, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Citric acid, Sodium salicylate, Potassium sorbate, Tropolone, Linalool, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| PolaarAnti-Imperfection SolutionYOUR PRODUCT | NIODMulti-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex MMHC2 | CosMedixCell ID Nutritive Defense Serum | ISDINIsdinceutics Prevent Hyaluronic Concentrate Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | $40.27 | $128.00 | $52.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Isdinceutics Hyaluronic ConcentrateG.M. Collin HYDRAMUCINE OPTIMAL SERUM
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Three clinical studies showing the anti-aging benefits of sodium salicylate in human skinpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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