Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Acetyl hexapeptide-1 + 1 moreWorks well
“A contour-defining serum for skin that feels firmer, looks more toned, and appears more youthful after 1 week.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-1.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Ethyl linoleateNot delivered
“- Hexapeptides: Target discoloration and dark spots.”
This product contains ingredients (ethyl linoleate, 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Triheptanoin + 16 moreWorks well
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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, ethyl linoleate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-1
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Ethyl linoleate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Triheptanoin~7.6–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinPropanediol~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDicaprylyl ether~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherMyristyl nicotinate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bis-stearyl dimethicone~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl behenate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateBehenyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholEthylene/acrylic acid copolymer~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrapeptide-1~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.9–1.1%
Biotin~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEthyl linolenate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nannochloropsis oculata extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A microalgae extract that helps to attact water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Nannochloropsis oculata extractTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractOryza sativa bran extract~0.55–0.85%
Macrocystis pyrifera extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Brassica campestris seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilLecithin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lecithin1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%
Glycerin~0.5–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinPullulan~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerXanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyisobutene~0.5–0.75%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Pvp~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpMaltodextrin~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinDisodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.45–0.7%
Ethyl oleate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ethyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell
More about Ethyl oleatePentylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolEthyl palmitate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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 extractCitric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelianthus annuus seed extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyathea medullaris leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineEthyl stearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpinia officinarum root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSorbitan oleate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideTocopherol~0.5–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lepidium sativum sprout extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl hexapeptide-1~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-1Xylitol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolCaprylic acid~0.35–0.65%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerEthyl linoleate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
More about Ethyl linoleatePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Triheptanoin, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl ether, Myristyl nicotinate, Bis-stearyl dimethicone, Glyceryl behenate, Behenyl alcohol, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Tetrapeptide-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biotin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Ethyl linolenate, Nannochloropsis oculata extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Brassica campestris seed oil, Lecithin, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Pullulan, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Xanthan gum, Polyisobutene, Potassium sorbate, Pvp, Maltodextrin, Disodium edta, Unknown, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Ethyl oleate, Pentylene glycol, Ethyl palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Citric acid, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Cyathea medullaris leaf extract, Adenosine, Ethyl stearate, Alpinia officinarum root extract, Limonene, Sorbitan oleate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium benzoate, Pueraria lobata root extract, Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Xylitol, Caprylic acid, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ethyl linoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Safety assessment of the microalgae Nannochloropsis oculatasciencedirect.com
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