Pulpe de Vie The Serum Moisturizing Facial Serum
Works for
MoisturizingLinoleic acid, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil + 9 moreWorks well
“The Serum Moisturizing Facial Serum”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Bisabolol + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · TocopherolMay help
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Bellis perennis flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus hybrid oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus hybrid oilSqualane~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHelianthus annuus seed oil~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilDicaprylyl ether~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherCoco-caprylate/caprate~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePrunus domestica seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus domestica seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesLinoleic acid~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidParfum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolBisabolol~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololBellis perennis flower extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractOpuntia ficus-indica fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus persica fruit extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractPropolis extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractLinolenic acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLimonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Squalane, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dicaprylyl ether, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Prunus domestica seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Linoleic acid, Parfum, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Bellis perennis flower extract, Opuntia ficus-indica fruit extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Propolis extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Linolenic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| Pulpe de VieThe Serum Moisturizing Facial SerumYOUR PRODUCT | ZelensPower D - Fortifying & Restoring | EcookingVitamin Boost Serum | DarphinRenewing Pro-Vitamin C and E Oil Concentrate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | — | $53.66 | $42.24 | $72.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Butyrospermum Parkii Oil | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Pulpe de Vie - The Serum Moisturizing Facial Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this product (1.50% - 2.30%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.
Price
The product retails for 11.30£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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