Works for
MoisturizingHexapeptide-48 hcl, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“A red light-weight refreshing serum with carefully selected ingredients that work synergistically to provide a comprehensive "360-degree" hydration system.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: hexapeptide-48 hcl
Anti-agingHexapeptide-48 hclMay help
This product contains hexapeptide-48 hcl. 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 toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- 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 glycolEctoin~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholXanthan gum~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hyaluronate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractLimonene~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Sodium polyglutamate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.2–0.75%
Croton lechleri resin extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Croton lechleri resin extractLinalool~0.15–0.7%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Panthenol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Citral~0.1–0.35%
Citronellol~0.05–0.3%
Farnesol~0.05–0.25%
Hexapeptide-48 hcl~0.05–0.25%
- 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 Hexapeptide-48 hclSorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Ectoin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium polyglutamate, Geraniol, Croton lechleri resin extract, Linalool, Sodium hydroxide, Panthenol, Potassium sorbate, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Hexapeptide-48 hcl, Sorbic acid, Ci 19140, Ci 17200
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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.
| RodialDragon's Blood Water SerumYOUR PRODUCT | BABORHSR Lifting Extra Firming Serum | FrezydermFace Serum Super Skincode | Drunk ElephantAmino Rain Glasswater Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 57% | 55% |
| Price | $130.00 | — | — | $59.00−$71.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Carnosine | Niacinamide | Alanine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Rodial - Dragon's Blood Water Serum" 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
- Peptides (hexapeptide-48 hcl 0.05% - 0.25%). 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 (tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract 0.80% - 1.20%, sodium hyaluronate 1.00% - 1.50% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Rodial" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
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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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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