Qiriness Élixir Active Énergie Lift Firming Serum Day & Night
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks well
“Strengthened and protected during the day, regenerated at night, the skin is re-energized, plumped and lifted.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, mannitol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Tocopherol + 1 moreMay help
“Expression lines are smoothed out, the face is more luminous and regains a more youthful appearance.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Menthyl lactate + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium hyaluronate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Kappaphycus alvarezii extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractLindera strychnifolia root extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma cacao extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Jania rubens extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolCarbomer~0.4–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerPolysorbate 20~0.45–0.7%
Xanthan gum~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMannitol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.3–0.55%
Mica~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Kaolin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinSilica~0.35–0.6%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideAcrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideRetinyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTriethyl citrate~0.2–0.35%
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.35%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Sodium carrageenan~0.2–0.35%
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseSimethicone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about SimethiconeMenthyl lactate~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 77891~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77007~0.05–0.1%
Ci 73360~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Lindera strychnifolia root extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Jania rubens extract, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan gum, Mannitol, Caprylyl glycol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Mica, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kaolin, Silica, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Aluminum hydroxide, Retinyl palmitate, Triethyl citrate, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium carrageenan, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Simethicone, Menthyl lactate, Parfum, Ci 77891, Ci 77007, Ci 73360
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| QirinessÉlixir Active Énergie Lift Firming Serum Day & NightYOUR PRODUCT | THOMECPR Triple-Synergy Wrinkle Care Serum with Retinal, Peptides & Collagen for Visible Signs of Aging | BlissYouth Got This Serum | sjalsjäl Bio-Regeneratif Serum Active Energy Lift | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | — | $27.00 | $32.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Retinal | Retinol | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Qiriness - Élixir Active Énergie Lift Firming Serum Day & Night" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.20% - 0.40%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 1.50% - 1.90%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (mannitol 0.30% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 2.20% - 2.70% and glycerin 4.80% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 54.12£ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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