Works for
MoisturizingOligopeptide-24, Cyclopentasiloxane + 17 moreWorks well
“Featuring Hydration Repair Complex, this serum boosts skin’s natural exfoliation process and moisture barrier to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while locking in hydration.”
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, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: oligopeptide-24
Anti-agingOligopeptide-24May help
“Featuring Hydration Repair Complex, this serum boosts skin’s natural exfoliation process and moisture barrier to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while locking in hydration.”
This product contains oligopeptide-24. 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 toneGlycyrrhetinic acidMay help
“Smoothes skin’s texture and evens out skin tone.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhetinic acid.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Featuring Hydration Repair Complex, this serum boosts skin’s natural exfoliation process and moisture barrier to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while locking in hydration.”
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 · Glycyrrhetinic acid, Zingiber officinale root extract + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Zingiber officinale root extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneButylene glycol~4.3–5.2%
- 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 glycolPentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateDimethicone~2.5–3.1%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~2.1–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silanePeg-12 glyceryl dimyristate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arachidyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholMethyl gluceth-20~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.75–1.1%
- 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 triglycerideHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBehenyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcohol1,2-hexanediol~0.45–0.65%
Coffea arabica seedcake extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysilicone-11~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Spondias mombin pulp extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mangifera indica pulp extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.35–0.6%
- 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 SqualaneArachidyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
Musa sapientum pulp extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteBisabolol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGlycyrrhetinic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhetinic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that if used in high concentration might help to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extractDecyl glucoside~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideDehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Mica~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaGlycine soja oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilZingiber officinale root extract~0.2–0.35%
- 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 extractAsiatic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Asiatic acidTin oxide~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideSodium oleate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium oleateHydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.35%
- 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 lecithinOligopeptide-24~0.15–0.3%
- 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 Oligopeptide-24Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCi 77891~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 14700~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Peg-12 glyceryl dimyristate, Arachidyl alcohol, Methyl gluceth-20, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Caprylyl glycol, Behenyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Coffea arabica seedcake extract, Polysilicone-11, Spondias mombin pulp extract, Mangifera indica pulp extract, Squalane, Arachidyl glucoside, Musa sapientum pulp extract, Xanthan gum, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Bisabolol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Disodium edta, Benzyl alcohol, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract, Decyl glucoside, Dehydroacetic acid, Mica, Glycine soja oil, Zingiber officinale root extract, Asiatic acid, Tin oxide, Sodium oleate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Oligopeptide-24, Limonene, Ci 77891, Ci 14700
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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