Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“Charged with red ingredients including pomegranate, raspberry, cloudberry, blueberry, acai berry and lycium alongside wild yam, sweet almond seed, witch hazel, allantoin and licorice extract, this serum firms, brightens, revitalizes and moisturizes skin for a more youthful look.”
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, betaine.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-agingNiacinamide, AdenosineWorks well
“Charged with red ingredients including pomegranate, raspberry, cloudberry, blueberry, acai berry and lycium alongside wild yam, sweet almond seed, witch hazel, allantoin and licorice extract, this serum firms, brightens, revitalizes and moisturizes skin for a more youthful look.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizateWorks well
“Charged with red ingredients including pomegranate, raspberry, cloudberry, blueberry, acai berry and lycium alongside wild yam, sweet almond seed, witch hazel, allantoin and licorice extract, this serum firms, brightens, revitalizes and moisturizes skin for a more youthful look.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, AllantoinWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Alcohol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.8–8.3%
- 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~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractPunica granatum fruit extract~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractNiacinamide~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilDioscorea villosa root extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractLycium chinense fruit extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extract1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.65%
Alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAllantoin~0.35–0.6%
- 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 AllantoinCarbomer~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerArginine~0.3–0.55%
- 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 ArginineDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateBoswellia serrata resin extract~0.25–0.4%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAdenosine~0.15–0.3%
- 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 AdenosinePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Jasminum officinale oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLepidium sativum sprout extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Niacinamide, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Alcohol, Allantoin, Carbomer, Arginine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Boswellia serrata resin extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Adenosine, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Jasminum officinale oil, Lecithin, Lepidium sativum sprout extract
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| SKIN&LABRed SerumYOUR PRODUCT | SkinLabRed Serum | CuskinCu:Vitamin U Serum | MolvanyCastaneda Crenata Inner Shell Pore Tightening Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 97% | 97% |
| Price | — | $24.23 | — | $29.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 9 | 7 of 9 | 7 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | Oligopeptide-1 | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SKIN&LAB - Red Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.15%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 2.70% - 4.10%, glycerin 3.40% - 5.20% and betaine 2.00% - 3.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 21.80$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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