SKINCITY skincare Mellow Moisture 20% Glycerin Serum
Works for
MoisturizingLinoleic acid, Glycerin + 14 moreWorks well
“Mellow Moisture Serum is a deeply moisturizing serum with a very high concentration of moisture-binding glycerin (20%) combined with hyaluronic acid, which corrects lines caused by dryness and makes the skin plumper.”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsMedium 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%
Glycerin~4–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinIsopropyl palmitate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitatePropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOctyldodecanol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCanola oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerDimethicone~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractTocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.2%
- 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 acetateAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideOctyldodecyl xyloside~0.4–0.9%
Linoleic acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidPeg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAllantoin~0.2–0.75%
- 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 AllantoinBisabolol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium polyglutamate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneAvena sativa kernel oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilBacillus ferment~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentTasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sucrose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucrosePolysorbate 60~0.1–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.3%
Linolenic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCitric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Propanediol, Octyldodecanol, Canola oil, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Octyldodecyl xyloside, Linoleic acid, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium polyglutamate, Squalane, Avena sativa kernel oil, Bacillus ferment, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, Sucrose, Polysorbate 60, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Linolenic acid, Tocopherol, Citric acid
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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.
| SKINCITY skincareMellow Moisture 20% Glycerin SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Jan MariniAge Intervention Regeneration Booster | Skinbetter ScienceEven Tone Correcting Serum | AramoreNAD+ Cell Energizing Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | — | $235.00 | — | $110.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8 | Alpha-Arbutin | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"SKINCITY skincare - Mellow Moisture 20% Glycerin Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this product (0.45% - 1.00%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.
- Humectants (sucrose 0.10% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65% and glycerin 4.00% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 38.00SEK in Sweden.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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