
PURITO Centella Unscented Serum
Product summary
"PURITO - Centella Unscented Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide np 1.90% - 2.30%). 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 dipeptide-10 0.60% - 0.90%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.70% - 1.05%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.75% - 1.10% and palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.75% - 1.10%). 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.
- Adenosine 0.10% - 0.20%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassic acid 0.95% - 1.15%, asiatic acid 1.20% - 1.40% and asiaticoside 1.20% - 1.50% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
- Humectants (panthenol 0.40% - 0.65%, arginine 0.55% - 0.85%, sodium hyaluronate 1.60% - 1.90% and glycerin 6.00% - 7.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 6.70£ up to 22.90£ in the United Kingdom, from 9.30$ up to 31.70$ in the United States, from 11.80CA$ up to 45.26CA$ in Canada and for 33.00A$ in Australia.
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Benefits
Promise: Anti-blemish
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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niacinamide | HIGH | ||
centella asiatica extract | LOW | ||
camellia sinensis leaf extract | LOW |
Promise: Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Its skin regeneration effects offer scar care for flushed, irritated and uneven skin tone, creating hydrated and glowing skin.
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: pancratium maritimum extract.
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.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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niacinamide | HIGH | ||
pancratium maritimum extract | MEDIUM | ||
dipotassium glycyrrhizate | LOW |
Promise: Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Topped with ceramides, the serum works to balance skin’s natural moisture barrier, encouraging a healthy and radiant-looking complexion.
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, niacinamide, palmitoyl dipeptide-10, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, panthenol
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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arginine | HIGH | ||
asiaticoside | HIGH | ||
palmitoyl tripeptide-1 | HIGH |
Promise: Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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asiaticoside | HIGH | ||
centella asiatica extract | MEDIUM | ||
pancratium maritimum extract | LOW |
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-oxidation | |
Moisturizing | |
Evens skin tone | |
Anti-blemish |
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Potential irritants

Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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pancratium maritimum extract | ||
centella asiatica extract | ||
1,2-hexanediol |
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Ingredients & concentrations
- niacinamide
- madecassic acid
- adenosine
- palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
- palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
- palmitoyl tripeptide-1
- ceramide np
- panthenol
- palmitoyl dipeptide-10
- Sea daffodil plant extract
- sodium hyaluronate
- arginine
- asiatic acid
- asiaticoside
- camellia sinensis leaf extract
- centella asiatica extract
- dipotassium glycyrrhizate
- glycerin
- hydrolyzed jojoba esters
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Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
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49%
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A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though. | |
45% - 55% | |
Plain old water | |
6% - 7.3% | |
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
5.7% - 6.9% | |
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying | |
3%
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Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production | |
3.8% - 4.6% | |
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 | |
1.4% - 1.7% | |
A preservative | |
2.2% - 2.7% | |
Helps create a thicker product consistency | |
1.9% - 2.3% | |
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 | |
1.6% - 1.9% | |
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin | |
1.2% - 1.5% | |
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating | |
1.2% - 1.4% | |
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating | |
0.95% - 1.15% | |
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating | |
0.75% - 1.1% | |
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles | |
0.75% - 1.1% | |
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles | |
0.7% - 1.05% | |
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles | |
0.6% - 0.9% | |
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles | |
0.6% - 0.9% | |
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations | |
0.55% - 0.85% | |
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin | |
0.55% - 0.85% | |
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions | |
0.6% - 0.95% | |
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin | |
0.5% - 0.75% | |
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture | |
0.45% - 0.65% | |
0.4% - 0.65% | |
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function | |
0.4% - 0.65% | |
Helps water and oil mix together | |
0.4% - 0.6% | |
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients. | |
0.35% - 0.65% | |
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation | |
0.25% - 0.5% | |
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation | |
0.15% - 0.3% | |
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening | |
0.1% - 0.2% | |
Stabilizes the product formulation | |
0.1% - 0.2% | |
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead) | |
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Sources
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
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- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Response
- Use of Pancratium maritimum extract as cosmetic antioxidizing agent and/or melanogenesis inhibitor in cosmetic composition e.g. to prevent/fight against the signs of skin aging, and for depigmenting of the skin, body hair and/or hair
- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
- Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.