Skin Generics Hyaluronic Acid Serum 28% Active Complex
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 4 moreWorks
“Hyaluronic Acid Serum 28% Active Complex”
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:
algae extract, 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: algae extract, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
Anti-agingAlgae extractNot delivered
“Collagen deeply moisturises and increases the skin elasticity together with Allow Vera regenerating the epidermis.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCellulose gum~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSodium hyaluronate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAlgae extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.1%
Citric acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.5%
Sodium citrate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSoluble collagen~0.1–0.4%
- 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 Soluble collagenChlorphenesin~0.05–0.2%
Propylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Sodium sulfite~0.05–0.2%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Cellulose gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Algae extract, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium citrate, Soluble collagen, Chlorphenesin, Propylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium sulfite, Sodium dehydroacetate
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| Skin GenericsHyaluronic Acid Serum 28% Active ComplexYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothFirm X Collagen Serum | EarthScienceBeautyMaximum Hydration Hyaluronic Acid Serum | EcookingVitamin-C Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $68.71 | $24.99 | $41.62 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Sodium Pca | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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