Works for
MoisturizingSh-oligopeptide-1, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
“Fortified with hydrolyzed collagen and hyaluronic acid, this EGF Serum can be used on skin that has suffered sun damage, natural signs of aging as well as chemical peels and laser treatments.”
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:
glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen.
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: hydrolyzed collagen, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: sh-oligopeptide-1
Anti-agingSh-oligopeptide-1May help
“Fortified with hydrolyzed collagen and hyaluronic acid, this EGF Serum can be used on skin that has suffered sun damage, natural signs of aging as well as chemical peels and laser treatments.”
This product contains sh-oligopeptide-1. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~5.1–7.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium pca~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSh-oligopeptide-1~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-oligopeptide-1Sodium hyaluronate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed collagen~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
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Water, Unknown, Glycerin, Sodium pca, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbic acid
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Skin ActivesHigh Potency EGF SerumYOUR PRODUCT | FormulystUltimate Youth Concentrate | Be MinimalistMulti-Peptide Serum | Dr. Diamond's MetacineINSTAFACIAL PLASMA BIOACTIVE GROWTH FACTOR SERUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | — | $6.67 | $35.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Sh-Polypeptide-9 | Sh-Polypeptide-9 | Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: APRIL SKIN TXA Niacinamide Toning Shot 99 SerumCos De BAHA ES EGF Peptide Serum
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
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