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MoisturizingGlycerin, Mannitol + 7 moreWorks
“The Intensive Lifting Serum contains the healing, soothing and regenerating properties of CM-Glucan, in addition to brightening Vitamin C, soothing Aloe Vera Extract, hydrating Sodium Hyaluronate, anti-aging Vitamin A and anti-oxidant rich Vitamin E. These ingredients work in perfect synergy to make the skin smoother and more supple, while providing a fresh and radiant complexion.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, mannitol.
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).
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate + 1 moreNot delivered
“The Intensive Lifting Serum contains the healing, soothing and regenerating properties of CM-Glucan, in addition to brightening Vitamin C, soothing Aloe Vera Extract, hydrating Sodium Hyaluronate, anti-aging Vitamin A and anti-oxidant rich Vitamin E. These ingredients work in perfect synergy to make the skin smoother and more supple, while providing a fresh and radiant complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~7–8.6%
- 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~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-8~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Xanthan gum~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateCarbomer~1.4–1.8%
- 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 CarbomerMannitol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolPpg-26-buteth-26~0.9–1.1%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSodium hydroxide~0.5–0.8%
Cellulose~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CellulosePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPentadecalactone~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 AlcoholAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.25–0.45%
- 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 leaf juiceSodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product formulation and create a gel-like texture
More about Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucanSodium 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 hyaluronateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideLecithin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.25%
- 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 acetateSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateRetinyl palmitate~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-8, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Carbomer, Mannitol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium hydroxide, Cellulose, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Pentadecalactone, Alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Retinyl palmitate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| SkinCodeIntensive lifting serumYOUR PRODUCT | FormulystAnti-Aging Concentrate | CODAGESerum No.1 Intense Moisturizing Serum | AESTURARegederm 365 Skin Tightening Capsule Serum 30ml | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | — | — | $48.42 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Alpha-Arbutin | Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SkinCode - Intensive lifting serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.05% - 0.05%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.40%, mannitol 1.20% - 1.40% and glycerin 4.70% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 111.12CA$ in Canada and for 48.24£ 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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