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SeroVital Skin Restore
SeroVital

SeroVital Skin Restore

Efficacy62/100IrritancyMedium
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Moisturizing
Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“Reclaim hydrated, smooth, glowing skin.”
Source: Ulta

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: hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate.

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: triticum vulgare germ oil.

Zinc gluconateKey activeEffect: HighTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin~2.6–3.9%
Copper gluconateKey activeEffect: HighTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing~2.1–3.2%
CollagenKey activeEffect: MediumCannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products~0.55–1.3%
Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.4–0.95%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%
Triticum vulgare germ oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).~0.1–0.35%
Evens skin tone
Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate
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What the product description says
“Formulated to fight free radicals, pollution and sun damage, redness, and uneven skin tone, SeroVital Skin Restore works from within to protect against skin breakdown.”
Source: Ulta

This product contains ingredients (copper gluconate, zinc gluconate) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Zinc gluconateEffect: LowTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin~2.6–3.9%
Copper gluconateEffect: LowTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing~2.1–3.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus paradisi seed extract—High~1.3–1.9%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~1.2–1.8%est.
Zinc gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skinMedium~2.6–3.9%est.
Copper gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missingMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.3%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 oilA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).3/5~0.1–0.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Vitamin d3 (as
Not recognized
Cholecalciferol~39–59%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Riboflavin~5.8–8.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Zinc~3.5–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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As
Not recognized
Zinc gluconate~2.6–3.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishExfoliationAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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14mg, copper (as
Not recognized
Copper gluconate~2.1–3.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingExfoliationAnti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

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Tin~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Citrus paradisi seed extract~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Rosmarinus officinalis extract~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Triticum aestivum seed extract~0.9–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Collagen~0.55–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products

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Keratin~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hyaluronic acid~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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As
Not recognized
Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
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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Oryza sativa~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Flour
Not recognized
Gelatin~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Magnesium stearate~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a nice product texture

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Silica~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Fd c
Not recognized
Ci 17200~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Triticum vulgare germ oil~0.1–0.35%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

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Tallow~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Unknown, Cholecalciferol, Riboflavin, Zinc, Unknown, Zinc gluconate, Unknown, Copper gluconate, Tin, Citrus paradisi seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Triticum aestivum seed extract, Collagen, Keratin, Hyaluronic acid, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Oryza sativa, Unknown, Gelatin, Magnesium stearate, Silica, Titanium dioxide, Unknown, Ci 17200, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Tallow

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Zinc salts in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disordersoatext.com
  3. 3
    Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrinsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivityncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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