PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Working to firm and lift the facial contours for an anti-ageing effect, the fragrance-free serum also smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while enhancing elasticity for a more youthful skin texture.
adenosine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
S-Energy Long Lasting Concentrated Serum
trehalose
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
arginine
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
glycerin
4.3% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia extract
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
origanum vulgare leaf extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
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
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Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia extract
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
origanum vulgare leaf extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
butylene glycol
6.6% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
glycerin
4.3% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Sodium hyaluronate, Scutellaria baicalensis callus culture, Oxygen, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Mentha viridis extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Magnolia kobus bark extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Propolis extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Salix alba bark extract, Hydrolyzed silk, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Panthenol, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Arginine, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Topical Oxygen Emulsion A Novel Wound Therapy
- Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extract
- Propolis: A Wonder Bees Product and Its Pharmacological Potentials
- Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extract
- An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging
- Moisturizing efficiency of silk protein hydrolysate: Silk fibroin
- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
- Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics