Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Beta-glucan + 1 moreWorks well
“A lightweight and fast-absorbing brightening and anti-ageing serum.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Adenosine + 7 moreWorks
“The inclusion of Adenosine and ginseng extract work to diminish wrinkles, boost cell turnover and restore moisture and hydration levels of the skin.”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus mume fruit water83%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~23–35%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~6.3–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAdenosine~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineWater~3.3–5%
Akebia quinata extract~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Persea gratissima oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPanax ginseng callus culture extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-glucan~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanBisabolol~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololIsoamyl laurate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateXanthan gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSclerotium gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumTocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAllantoin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilArginine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about ArginineP-anisic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.1–0.5%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 lauratePolyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.05–0.15%
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCitric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Prunus mume fruit water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Adenosine, Water, Akebia quinata extract, Persea gratissima oil, Panax ginseng callus culture extract, Beta-glucan, Bisabolol, Isoamyl laurate, Xanthan gum, Sclerotium gum, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Arginine, P-anisic acid, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citric acid
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| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 63% |
| Price | — | $18.80 | $72.00 | $26.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 7 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Madecassoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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