Works for
Anti-blemishGluconolactoneNot delivered
“Acne Anti-Bacterial Serum”
This product contains ingredients (gluconolactone) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
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-agingSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Sambucus nigra fruit extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Thymus vulgaris extract, Equisetum arvense extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Thymus vulgaris extract~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- High
Medicago sativa leaf extract~4.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Echinacea purpurea root extract~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum arvense extract~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractMelaleuca quinquenervia oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Raphanus sativus root extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sambucus nigra fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractGluconolactone~0.85–1.25%
- 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 GluconolactoneSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Medicago sativa leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Echinacea purpurea root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum arvense extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractMelaleuca quinquenervia oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSambucus nigra fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractGluconolactone~0.05–0.25%
- 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 GluconolactoneSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Thymus vulgaris extract, Medicago sativa leaf extract, Echinacea purpurea root extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Unknown, Melaleuca quinquenervia oil, Raphanus sativus root extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Thymus vulgaris extract, Medicago sativa leaf extract, Echinacea purpurea root extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Unknown, Melaleuca quinquenervia oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Assessment report on Sambucus nigra L., fructusema.europa.eu
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