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Works for
MoisturizingCaprylyl glycolNot delivered
“Vitamin E Hydrates the skin and bolsters its UV defence.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Evens skin toneAminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate ~1.7–2.5%Under-dosed
“Vitamin C The Riversol vitamin C molecule is 10x more photostable than traditional vitamin C. This means lasting antioxidant protection to reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingAminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate ~1.7–2.5%Under-dosed
“[CS] Anti-Aging Serum”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHinokitiol~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol alginate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A form of Vitamin E. In concentrations 1-3%, it can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support photodamage repair
More about Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphatesAminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less potent derivative of vitamin C. It can help neautralize free radicals and even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration (required levels are likely to be much higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment)
More about Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphatePvm/ma decadiene crosspolymer~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTetrasodium edta~0.9–1.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAlcohol denat.~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Sodium citrate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.3%
Benzophenone-4~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Hinokitiol, Propylene glycol alginate, Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Pvm/ma decadiene crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Alcohol denat., Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid, Benzophenone-4, Citric acid
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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.
| Riversol CS[CS] Anti-Aging SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Riversol WholesaleTravel Serum | RiversolAnti-Redness Serum | Skoah+copper peptide concentrate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | — | — | $27.95 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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