skinChemists Pure Caffeine Biphase Serum
Works for
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This unique formula is an essential first step after cleaning the skin, made up of smaller molecules with the purpose of getting the active ingredient Caffeine to penetrate deep into the skin to reveal a more youthful complexion.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Paraffinum liquidumWorks well
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: paraffinum liquidum.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sodium hydroxymethylglycinateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Paraffinum liquidum~7.2–10.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCaffeine~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Ci 17200~0.15–0.55%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Caffeine, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Sodium benzoate, Disodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Ci 17200, Ci 19140
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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.
| skinChemistsPure Caffeine Biphase SerumYOUR PRODUCT | SwisseHyaluronic 2% Vitamin B5 Glow Booster Serum | AbsoricaRetinal | Lili MargoAnti-Wrinkle Subliminal Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 63% |
| Price | — | $14.74 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Retinal | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: ADVANCED CLINICALS Hyaluronic Acid, Instant Skin HydratorEve Lom Intense Hydration Serum
Product summary
"skinChemists - Pure Caffeine Biphase Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
Price
The product retails for 39.90£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
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