Works for
Anti-agingRetinol, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-14 + 2 moreWorks well
“Lactic acid gently exfoliates aging, dull and discolored skin; ceramides infuse it with vital moisture; and encapsulated retinol (vitamin A) stimulates renewal for an allover younger, brighter and smoother look and feel .”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl hexapeptide-14.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ExfoliationRetinol, Lactic acidWorks well
“Lactic acid gently exfoliates aging, dull and discolored skin; ceramides infuse it with vital moisture; and encapsulated retinol (vitamin A) stimulates renewal for an allover younger, brighter and smoother look and feel .”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Ceramide np, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-14 + 22 moreWorks well
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium lactate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: caprooyl phytosphingosine, caprooyl sphingosine, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide eos, ceramide np, ceramide ns, palmitoyl hexapeptide-14
Anti-blemishSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Retinol, Lactic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Retinol, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: RetinolMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~5.4–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCetearyl isononanoate~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoatePentylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBis-peg-8 dimethicone~2.3–2.8%
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePropanediol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~1.4–1.7%
- 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 GlycerinPolysilicone-11~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Butylene glycol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHydroxyethylcellulose~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDecylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.55%
Decyl glucoside~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Ethoxydiglycol~0.25–0.45%
Dimethylacrylamide/acrylic acid/polystyrene ethyl methacrylate copolymer~0.25–0.45%
Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractPalmitoyl hexapeptide-14~0.2–0.35%
Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractLens esculenta fruit extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractSodium lactate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSodium pca~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCeteareth-25~0.2–0.4%
Cetyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholBehenic acid~0.2–0.4%
Cholesterol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCeramide eop~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopCeramide eos~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eosCeramide np~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCeramide ns~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide nsCeramide ap~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCaprooyl phytosphingosine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A component of ceramides. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Caprooyl phytosphingosineCaprooyl sphingosine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A component of ceramides. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Caprooyl sphingosineSodium starch octenylsuccinate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidButyrospermum parkii butter extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butter extractRetinol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolSodium polyacrylate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateEthylhexyl stearate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateTrideceth-6~0.15–0.25%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Cetearyl isononanoate, Pentylene glycol, Bis-peg-8 dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Decylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Decyl glucoside, Sodium hydroxide, Ethoxydiglycol, Dimethylacrylamide/acrylic acid/polystyrene ethyl methacrylate copolymer, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-14, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Ceteareth-25, Cetyl alcohol, Behenic acid, Cholesterol, Ceramide eop, Ceramide eos, Ceramide np, Ceramide ns, Ceramide ap, Caprooyl phytosphingosine, Caprooyl sphingosine, Sodium starch octenylsuccinate, Lactic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Retinol, Sodium polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Trideceth-6, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Citric acid
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| PÜRCeretin SerumYOUR PRODUCT | PRCeretin Serum Age-Defying Concentrate | Sanitas SkincareRetinol Peeling Cream | ISNTREEHyper Retinol EX 1.0 Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 78% | 72% |
| Price | — | — | $85.00 | $13.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 19 of 19 | 7 of 19 | 7 of 19 |
| Key difference | — | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"PÜR - Ceretin Serum" is effective for: Reduces irritation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone and Anti-oxidation
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.10% - 0.20%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
- Ceramides (ceramide eop 0.15% - 0.30%, ceramide ap 0.15% - 0.25%, caprooyl sphingosine 0.15% - 0.30%, caprooyl phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.35%, ceramide ns 0.15% - 0.30%, ceramide np 0.20% - 0.35% and ceramide eos 0.10% - 0.25%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-14 0.20% - 0.35%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.15% - 0.25%, sodium lactate 0.15% - 0.25% and glycerin 1.40% - 1.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 45.00CA$ in Canada and for 29.40£ 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 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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