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MoisturizingTrehalose, Mel + 9 moreWorks
“Calms redness & irritation Soothes & hydrates skin Helps to balance PH of the skin Helps to restore the natural bacteria ecosystem Protects skin from environmental or external aggressors Promotes healthy microbiome Cruelty Free & Vegan”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.5–1.2%, below the ~2% it needs + 1 moreUnder-dosed
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinTrehalose~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseButylene glycol~3–4.4%
- 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 glycolLactobacillus/eriodictyon californicum ferment extract~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelTremella fuciformis extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis extractLac~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees
More about LacPortulaca oleracea extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractAloe barbadensis extract~0.8–1.2%
- 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 extractLactic acid~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidNiacinamide~0.4–0.9%
- 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 NiacinamideSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAllantoin~0.1–0.45%
- 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 AllantoinPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlycerin~0.05–0.3%
- 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 GlycerinIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Trehalose, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Lactobacillus/eriodictyon californicum ferment extract, Mel, Tremella fuciformis extract, Lac, Unknown, Portulaca oleracea extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, Lactic acid, Unknown, Niacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown, Glycerin
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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 O2Vitamin B Probiotic serumYOUR PRODUCT | EnvironFocus Care Radiance+ Vita-Botanical Mela-Fade Serum System | OlaySuper Serum 5 Serum Benefits In One | endota spaPeptide 8 Hyaluronic Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Price | — | $92.23 | $29.94 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Skin O2 - Vitamin B Probiotic serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 0.50% - 1.20%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.05% - 0.30%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.70%, trehalose 3.70% - 5.50% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5
- 6
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