SkinKick Naturally Smart Glow Renewal Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium pca + 6 moreWorks
“This lightweight serum also restores skin damaged by acne and reduces the appearance of scarring and spots, while providing ample hydration.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, isomalt.
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-agingArgania spinosa sprout cell extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateNot delivered
“This serum uses clean + natural ingredients clinically proven to boost firmness, smooth fine lines and dramatically even skin tone.”
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.This ingredient - argania spinosa sprout cell extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateNot delivered
“This serum uses clean + natural ingredients clinically proven to boost firmness, smooth fine lines and dramatically even skin tone.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This lightweight serum also restores skin damaged by acne and reduces the appearance of scarring and spots, while providing ample hydration.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Copaifera officinalis resin, Caryocar brasiliense fruit oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium pca~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSorbitol~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractTamarindus indica seed polysaccharide~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phospholipids~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsArgania spinosa sprout cell extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant stem cell extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Argania spinosa sprout cell extractCopaifera officinalis resin~0.95–1.4%
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateIsomalt~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltSclerotium gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSodium benzoate~0.1–0.5%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarapa guianensis seed oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Euterpe oleracea fruit oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oilCaryocar brasiliense fruit oil~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritating
More about Caryocar brasiliense fruit oilIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium pca, Sorbitol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide, Phospholipids, Argania spinosa sprout cell extract, Copaifera officinalis resin, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Isomalt, Sclerotium gum, Sodium benzoate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Carapa guianensis seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil
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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.
| SkinKickNaturally Smart Glow Renewal SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Helia-D Professional3 Stem Cell Serum | SkintegraLunar Concentrate Serum | The Light SalonHydrating Peptide Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | — | $50.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Madecassoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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- 4Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Aroma volatiles of pequi fruit (Caryocar brasiliense Camb.)sciencedirect.com
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