Qi Energy™ Ginseng Root & Ginger Super Glow Serum
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 12 moreWorks
“+ Daily detoxifying action, to help visibly fortify and tone (via Vita Gly Ginger)+ Instantly hydrating and surface plumping, to smooth the appearance of fine lines (with moisturizing Polysaccharides, and humectants/water-boosting lipid mixes)+ Visible anti-aging properties (FLOWER GROWTH FACTOR +)”
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:
betaine, biosaccharide gum-1.
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: squalane, phytosterols.
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“+ Daily detoxifying action, to help visibly fortify and tone (via Vita Gly Ginger)+ Instantly hydrating and surface plumping, to smooth the appearance of fine lines (with moisturizing Polysaccharides, and humectants/water-boosting lipid mixes)+ Visible anti-aging properties (FLOWER GROWTH FACTOR +)”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Zingiber officinale root extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.2–7.7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAcacia senegal gum~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumPeg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerinTrehalose~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPpg-26-buteth-26~0.95–1.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.2%
Carbomer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Parfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Caramel~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerBiosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Crocus chrysanthus bulb extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octyldodecanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolAgar~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarHydrogenated lecithin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPanax ginseng root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractSilica~0.1–0.45%
Canola sterols~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.1–0.35%
- 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 SqualaneCynara scolymus leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
More about Cynara scolymus leaf extractIsoceteth-10~0.1–0.35%
Phytosterols~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsZingiber officinale root extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractAlcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDistearyl lauroyl glutamate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytosphingosine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineTocopherol~0.05–0.1%
- 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 TocopherolLimonene~0.01–0.05%
- 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, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Acacia senegal gum, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Trehalose, Phenoxyethanol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Caramel, Sodium hyaluronate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Biosaccharide gum-1, Crocus chrysanthus bulb extract, Octyldodecanol, Agar, Hydrogenated lecithin, Panax ginseng root extract, Silica, Canola sterols, Squalane, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Isoceteth-10, Phytosterols, Zingiber officinale root extract, Alcohol, Distearyl lauroyl glutamate, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol, Limonene
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| Qi Energy™Ginseng Root & Ginger Super Glow SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Sonage SkincareNMF Hyaluronic Serum X5 | AHCHydrating Korean Skincare Aqualuronic Face Serum | TIRTIRCica Care Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | — | $49.50 | $25.99 | $24.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ap | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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