Sepai

Sepai Youth Molecule EGF Serum

Name: Sepai - Youth Molecule EGF Serum
Brand: Sepai

Efficacy45/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Anti-oxidation

Imperata cylindrica root extract, Centella asiatica extract + 6 more

May help

This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, imperata cylindrica root extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Imperata cylindrica root extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~1.7–2.6%

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.55–1.25%

Ginkgo biloba leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating~0.35–0.8%

Lactobacillus fermentEffect: LowA 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~2.7–4%

Viscum album leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid research is lacking~0.6–1.4%

Panax ginseng root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating~0.45–1.1%

Triticum vulgare germ extractEffect: Low, below effective dosePlant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance~0.15–0.65%

Yeast extractUnder-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin~0.4–0.9%

Anti-aging

Centella asiatica extract

May help

What the product description says

“Use once or twice a year to address dullness, spots, signs of ageing and irritated, sensitive skin, or use during peelings, laser or any regenerative dermoestetic treatment.”

Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains centella asiatica extract. 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.

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Lactobacillus ferment + 7 more

Works

What the product description says

“The complex and potent serum also contains Hyaluronic Acid and plant-derived molecular EGFs (Epidermal Growth Factors) to moisturise and revitalise skin.”

Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, imperata cylindrica root extract.

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.4–5.1%

Lactobacillus fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA 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~2.7–4%

Imperata cylindrica root extractKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~1.7–2.6%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.4–2.2%

Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractKey activeEffect: MediumA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking~1.2–1.9%

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.55–1.25%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.05–0.25%

Yeast extractUnder-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin~0.4–0.9%

Triticum vulgare germ extractUnder-dosedPlant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance~0.15–0.65%

Exfoliation

No ingredient credited for this claim

Not delivered

What the product description says

“Restore smooth, glowing skin with the Sepai Youth Molecule EGF Serum; a brightening and resurfacing treatment powered by the illuminating and superior antioxidant properties of a powerful and stable Vitamin C derivative.”

Source: Lookfantastic

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.

Evens skin tone

Yeast extract

Not delivered

What the product description says

“Restore smooth, glowing skin with the Sepai Youth Molecule EGF Serum; a brightening and resurfacing treatment powered by the illuminating and superior antioxidant properties of a powerful and stable Vitamin C derivative.”

Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Yeast extractEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract—High~0.4–0.95%est.

Ginkgo biloba leaf extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

Citrus nobilis fruit extract—High~0.15–0.7%est.

Citrus grandis fruit extract—High~0.1–0.45%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Imperata cylindrica root extractA plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layerMedium~1.7–2.6%est.

Viscum album leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid research is lackingMedium~0.6–1.4%est.

Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~0.55–1.25%est.

Triticum vulgare germ extractPlant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intoleranceMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Triticum vulgare germ extractPlant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance3/5~0.15–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Propanediol~4.7–7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Glycerin~3.4–5.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Lactobacillus ferment~2.7–4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

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

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Nicotiana benthamiana sh-polipedtide-45~2.1–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Imperata cylindrica root extract~1.7–2.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.4–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~1.2–1.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking

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Nicotiana benthamiana sh-polypedtide-7~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Viscum album leaf extract~0.6–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid research is lacking

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Centella asiatica extract~0.55–1.25%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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Panax ginseng root extract~0.45–1.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Yeast extract~0.4–0.9%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationReduces irritationEvens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

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Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~0.35–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAntibacterial

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citrus nobilis fruit extract~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Triticum vulgare germ extract~0.15–0.65%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance

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Citrus grandis fruit extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Dipotassium phosphate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the pH of the product

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Potassium phosphate~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps regulate the pH of the formulation

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Lactobacillus ferment, Nicotiana benthamiana sh-polipedtide-45, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Nicotiana benthamiana sh-polypedtide-7, Viscum album leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Yeast extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract, Citrus nobilis fruit extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium chloride, Dipotassium phosphate, Potassium phosphate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum

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Product summary

"Sepai - Youth Molecule EGF Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory

This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.40% - 2.20%, imperata cylindrica root extract 1.70% - 2.60%, lactobacillus ferment 2.70% - 4.00% and glycerin 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.