Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks well
“The serum provides an essential infusion of nutrients and moisture that counteracts the visible signs of ageing.”
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:
carnosine, erythritol.
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: myristyl myristate, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingCarnosineMay help
“Restoring elasticity and firmness, the serum reduces wrinkles and sagging, whilst helping to increase the skin's resiliency and hydration to keep skin looking youthful and fresh.”
This product contains carnosine. 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Carnosine, Glucosyl hesperidin + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.6–6.8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.8–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCarnosine~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineAlcohol denat.~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Myristyl myristate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerParaffinum liquidum~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumBehenyl alcohol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seIsodecyl neopentanoate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateDimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Microcrystalline wax~0.45–0.65%
Polysorbate 60~0.45–0.65%
Peg-40 stearate~0.4–0.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParaffin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSorbitan tristearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateErythritol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acetateSilica~0.3–0.55%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTrisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Panthenyl ethyl ether~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about Panthenyl ethyl etherPotassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize other ingredients in the formulation
More about Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphateSodium metaphosphate~0.2–0.4%
Glucosyl hesperidin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
More about Glucosyl hesperidinTitanium dioxide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Iron oxides~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateGeraniol~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.25%
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateAluminum hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideBht~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Carnosine, Alcohol denat., Myristyl myristate, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Paraffinum liquidum, Behenyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, Microcrystalline wax, Polysorbate 60, Peg-40 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Paraffin, Parfum, Citric acid, Sorbitan tristearate, Erythritol, Tocopheryl acetate, Silica, Xanthan gum, Trisodium edta, Panthenyl ethyl ether, Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, Sodium metaphosphate, Glucosyl hesperidin, Titanium dioxide, Limonene, Linalool, Iron oxides, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Aluminum hydroxide, Bht
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| Match | — | 54% | 51% | 44% |
| Price | — | — | $97.56 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Retinal |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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