PRIORI Skincare PRIORI DNA - Recovery Serum

PRIORI Skincare PRIORI DNA - Recovery Serum

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Anti-aging
Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate + 1 more
May help
What the product description says
“Additionally the formula contains vitamins C and E to provide your skin with antioxidant properties and and help to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discoloration.”
Source: Face the future

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 extractKey activeEffect: MediumPlant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking~0.55–1.25%
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateEffect: Low, below effective doseA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high~0.95–1.4%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.85–1.3%
Evens skin tone
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Additionally the formula contains vitamins C and E to provide your skin with antioxidant properties and and help to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discoloration.”
Source: Face the future

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateEffect: Low, below effective doseA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high~0.95–1.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Santalum album extract
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Santalum album extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.2–1.7%est.
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very highMedium~0.95–1.4%est.
Arabidopsis thaliana extractPlant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lackingMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Phellodendron amurense bark extractA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effectMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~1.2–1.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ethylhexyl isononanoate~5.8–8.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Isononyl isononanoate~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Hordeum distichon extract~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Pentylene glycol~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Propanediol~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Micrococcus lysate~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

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"

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Plankton extract~1.2–1.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high

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Tocopherol~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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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Arabidopsis thaliana extract~0.55–1.25%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-aging

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

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Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract~0.45–1%
Formula
Phellodendron amurense bark extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect

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Santalum album extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lecithin~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Carbomer~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Isononyl isononanoate, Hordeum distichon extract, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Micrococcus lysate, Plankton extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Tocopherol, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Santalum album extract, Lecithin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide

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Key difference—ErgothioneineNiacinamideRetinyl Palmitate
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Product summary

"PRIORI Skincare - PRIORI DNA - Recovery Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

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The product retails for 95.00$ in the United States and for 114.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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