Saturday Skin Bright Potion Probiotic Power Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Bifida ferment lysate + 1 moreWorks well
“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Dryness, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation Serum Highlighted Ingredients , Niacinamide Helps to support skin protection, hydration, and tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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-agingNiacinamide, Sh-oligopeptide-1 + 3 moreWorks well
“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Dryness, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation Serum Highlighted Ingredients , Niacinamide Helps to support skin protection, hydration, and tone.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-22.
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Sh-polypeptide-22 + 27 moreWorks well
“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Dryness, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation Serum Highlighted Ingredients , Niacinamide Helps to support skin protection, hydration, and tone.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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: chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-22
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Melia azadirachta leaf extract + 1 moreWorks well
“What Else You Need to Know Niacinamide provides improved clarity and appearance of tone, texture, and pores while sea buckthorn extract deeply nourishes.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Ocimum sanctum leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- 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 GlycerinGlycereth-26~3.8–4.7%
Butylene glycol~2.9–3.6%
- 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 glycolPeg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerinNiacinamide~1.8–2.2%
- 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 Niacinamide1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Peg-150~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zea mays starch~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchChondrus crispus extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.55–0.8%
- 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~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Corallina officinalis extract~0.35–0.65%
- 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 extractHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractGossypium herbaceum extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Polymnia sonchifolia root juice~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Polymnia sonchifolia root juiceLactobacillus ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentLactococcus ferment lysate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateBifida ferment lysate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateStreptococcus thermophilus ferment~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~0.3–0.55%
- 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 DimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 stearateHydrogenated polydecene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneMannitol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.3–0.5%
Sucrose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseTromethamine~0.25–0.45%
Polysorbate 20~0.25–0.5%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- 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 crosspolymerSodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePalmitic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideStearic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl 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 copolymerTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Dextrin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 lecithinMaltodextrin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCholesterol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolPeg-800~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusGluconolactone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Calcium gluconate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateSh-oligopeptide-1~0.2–0.35%
- 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 Sh-oligopeptide-1Sh-polypeptide-22~0.2–0.35%
- 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 Sh-polypeptide-22Sh-polypeptide-7 sh-polypeptide-94 sh-polypeptide-95~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C14-22 alcohols~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsCarbomer~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-150, Zea mays starch, Chondrus crispus extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Gossypium herbaceum extract, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Lactobacillus ferment, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Bifida ferment lysate, Streptococcus thermophilus ferment, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Mannitol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sucrose, Tromethamine, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium polyacrylate, Palmitic acid, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Stearic acid, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Dextrin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Maltodextrin, Cholesterol, Peg-800, Lactobacillus, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium gluconate, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Unknown, Sh-polypeptide-22, Sh-polypeptide-7 sh-polypeptide-94 sh-polypeptide-95, C14-22 alcohols, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| Saturday SkinBright Potion Probiotic Power SerumYOUR PRODUCT | numbuzinNo.2 Rose PDRN Collagen 2x Plumping Serum | APRIL SKINTXA Niacinamide Toning Shot 99 Serum | HanskinCollagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 78% | 76% | 75% |
| Price | — | $21.67 | $17.49 | $22.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 21 | 6 of 21 | 5 of 21 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Alpha-Arbutin | Pentapeptide-18 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Saturday Skin - Bright Potion Probiotic Power Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.80% - 2.20%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Peptides (sh-polypeptide-22 0.20% - 0.35% and sh-oligopeptide-1 0.20% - 0.35%). 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 (mannitol 0.25% - 0.40%, lactobacillus ferment 0.25% - 0.45%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.25% - 0.45%, biosaccharide gum-1 0.25% - 0.45%, sucrose 0.20% - 0.40% and glycerin 4.90% - 6.00%). 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 "Saturday Skin" 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 30 studies and safety reviews.
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