Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks
“Soothes and moisturizes the skin”
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, butylene glycol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Lightweight and oil-free, this serum applies effortlessly, delivering flavonoids and potent antioxidants into your skin to erase past damages, refining and restoring skin texture and tone for a blissfully beautiful new you.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Tocopheryl acetateWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · UbiquinoneMay help
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Santalum album extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7–8.6%
- 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 triglycerideGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitan stearate~2.8–3.5%
Cocos nucifera fruit extract~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractGlyceryl stearate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePhytonadione~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hordeum distichon extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jojoba esters~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersArnica montana flower extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractUbiquinone~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneSantalum album extract~0.4–0.6%
Dimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- 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 DimethiconeTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.65%
- 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 acetateSteareth-20~0.5–0.75%
Phellodendron amurense bark extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractSqualane~0.4–0.6%
- 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 SqualaneDisodium edta~0.3–0.5%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerButylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 glycolTriethanolamine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.15–0.3%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPolysorbate 60~0.15–0.3%
Steareth-10~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Steareth-10Benzoic acid~0.1–0.2%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Sorbitan stearate, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Phytonadione, Hordeum distichon extract, Jojoba esters, Arnica montana flower extract, Ubiquinone, Santalum album extract, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Steareth-20, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Squalane, Disodium edta, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Butylene glycol, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Steareth-10, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid
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| Match | — | 44% | 42% | 42% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Alpha-Arbutin | Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine | Urea |
| Irritancy | Medium | 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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