skinChemists Rose Youth Defence Facial Serum
Works for
MoisturizingPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Placental protein + 3 moreNot delivered
“Refreshing facial serum formulated with Rose Oil and Almond Oil to truly hydrate your skin by penetrating deep into the skin's tissue.”
Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The humectants (placental protein, butylene glycol) can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks emollients that can reduce the moisture loss over time. You might want to use a separate product emollients and occlusives like dimethicone, oils, or butters on top.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Rose oil helps to even out skin complexion by providing anti-inflammatory properties and almond oil aims to refresh the appearance of the skin for a radiant, healthy-looking complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa damascena flower oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.6–8.4%
- 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 glycolAlmond oil peg-8 esters~3.4–5.2%
Olive oil peg-7 esters~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Olive oil peg-7 estersPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilQuartz~1.8–2.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedPropylene glycol~0.95–1.4%
- 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 glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Placental protein~0.35–0.8%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- 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 extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Parfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumRosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCitronellol~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Ci 17200~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Almond oil peg-8 esters, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Quartz, Benzyl alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Propylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Placental protein, Dehydroacetic acid, Punica granatum fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Rosa damascena flower oil, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Sorbic acid, Ci 17200
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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.
| skinChemistsRose Youth Defence Facial SerumYOUR PRODUCT | FilorgaHYDRA-HYAL Hydrating Plumping Serum | DarphinIntral Rescue Super Concentrate | Sanctuary SpaHyaluronic Wonder Oil Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | $63.82 | $48.49 | $26.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Phytosphingosine | Benzophenone-4 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
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The product retails for 11.97£ 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6
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