Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
“2 Brightening & Hydrating Serum”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
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, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 1 moreMay help
“Reflekt 2 Brightening & Hydrating Serum is packed with Vitamin C, peptides, and hyaluronic acid, three of the most powerful ingredients that have a transformative effect on the skin, this silky serum brightens and minimizes the appearance of pores while simultaneously smoothing the skin.”
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.
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Lactic acidMay help
“Designed to even skin tone, fade hyperpigmentation, diminish fine lines, and l eave skin looking plump, dewy, and refreshed.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.1–0.5%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Multi-level hyaluronic acid boosts hydration while The Reflekt Complex, our signature blend of fruit enzymes, gently exfoliates.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~3.4–5.1%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.6–4%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hyaluronate~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitoyl tripeptide-5~1.7–2.5%
- 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-53-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidActinidia chinensis fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit extractAnanas sativus fruit extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractGarcinia mangostana fruit extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Garcinia mangostana fruit extractLitchi chinensis fruit extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Passiflora incarnata fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Psidium guajava fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractPunica granatum fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractZiziphus jujuba fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Averrhoa carambola fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlucose~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseLactic acid~0.1–0.5%
- 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 acidXylitylglucoside~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydroxypropyl guar~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Hydroxypropyl guarXylitol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Garcinia mangostana fruit extract, Litchi chinensis fruit extract, Passiflora incarnata fruit extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Averrhoa carambola fruit extract, Pentylene glycol, Glucose, Lactic acid, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxypropyl guar, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Reflekt2 Brightening & Hydrating SerumYOUR PRODUCT | NIP+FABProtein Fix Skin Longevity Booster Drops 10% | esmiGolden Anti-Aging Serum | CetaphilHealthy Radiance Brightening-C Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $68.00 | $40.04−$27.96 | $40.00−$28.00 | $20.42−$47.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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