Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Ceramide np + 16 moreWorks well
“Simplify your routine with this essential multitasking skin powerhouse that provides the benefits of a hydrating toner and serum in one.”
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:
betaine, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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: cholesterol, persea gratissima fruit extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide as, ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns, niacinamide, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Zinc pcaWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: dipotassium glycyrrhizate, paeonia lactiflora root extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Zinc pca + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: zinc pca
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Artemisia vulgaris extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Panax ginseng root water62%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.9–7.3%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideButylene glycol~5.4–6.5%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~2.6–3.2%
Sodium pca~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaHydroxyethylcellulose~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePropanediol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLycium chinense stem extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerin~1–1.2%
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycium chinense fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia vulgaris extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating
More about Artemisia vulgaris extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractPaeonia lactiflora root extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Paeonia lactiflora root extractScrophularia buergeriana root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractBetaine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractZinc pca~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaMaltodextrin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPersea gratissima fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 lecithinCetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 alcoholStearic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCeramide np~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCeramide ns~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide nsCholesterol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolPhytosphingosine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineCeramide as~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide asCeramide ap~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide eop~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopIngredient list view
Panax ginseng root water, Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium pca, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propanediol, Lycium chinense stem extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Scrophularia buergeriana root extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Betaine, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Zinc pca, Maltodextrin, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Ceramide np, Ceramide ns, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide as, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop
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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.
| Saro de RúeX GOTHAMISTA ESSENCEYOUR PRODUCT | ARZTINA-Cera Barrier Ampoule Toner | NERISHSoy Ceramide Barrier Toner | SkinRx LabMadeCera Cream Double Essence Firming Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 88% | 88% |
| Price | — | $6.96 | $21.15 | $29.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 16 | 10 of 16 | 10 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Adenosine | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Saro de Rúe - X GOTHAMISTA ESSENCE" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide eop 0.15% - 0.25%, ceramide ap 0.05% - 0.15%, ceramide as 0.10% - 0.15%, phytosphingosine 0.15% - 0.30%, ceramide ns 0.20% - 0.40% and ceramide np 0.25% - 0.45%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (1.20% - 1.40%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- Humectants (zinc pca 0.20% - 0.35%, betaine 0.25% - 0.50%, dipotassium glycyrrhizate 1.20% - 1.40%, sodium pca 2.80% - 3.40% and glycerin 5.90% - 7.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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