Works for
MoisturizingCeramide 2, Tetrapeptide-21 + 9 moreWorks well
“Improves elasticity levels and corrects sagging.”
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:
algae extract, glycerin.
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: algae extract, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 2, tetrapeptide-21
Anti-agingTetrapeptide-21, Algae extractMay help
“This revolutionary anti-aging face serum helps skin recover smoother definition, cushion and lifted contours.”
This product contains tetrapeptide-21. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneMyristyl nicotinate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.2–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateGlycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~2–2.4%
- 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 glycolPeg-40 stearate~1.7–2.1%
Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSodium polystyrene sulfonate~0.65–0.95%
Phenoxyethanol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerPolyimide-1~0.5–0.75%
Sorghum bicolor stalk juice~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isohexadecane~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneBenzyl alcohol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAminomethyl propanol~0.3–0.6%
Pullulan~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSorbic acid~0.3–0.55%
Tetrasodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Polysorbate 80~0.3–0.55%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Cyathea cumingii leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.25–0.5%
Ceramide 2~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlgae extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.5%
- 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 acidXanthium sibiricum fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyperus rotundus root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Tetrapeptide-21~0.25–0.45%
- 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 Tetrapeptide-21Lepidium sativum sprout extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipropylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilHexamethylindanopyran~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl linalool~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractMethyldihydrojasmonate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Myristyl nicotinate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Peg-40 stearate, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Polyimide-1, Sorghum bicolor stalk juice, Isohexadecane, Benzyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aminomethyl propanol, Pullulan, Sorbic acid, Tetrasodium edta, Polysorbate 80, Benzoic acid, Chlorphenesin, Cyathea cumingii leaf extract, Bht, Ceramide 2, Limonene, Algae extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Xanthium sibiricum fruit extract, Cyperus rotundus root extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Lecithin, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Tetrapeptide-21, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Dipropylene glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Hexamethylindanopyran, Ethyl linalool, Citrus limon fruit extract, Methyldihydrojasmonate
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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.
| StriVectinTL Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth GrantSuprême Cell Vitality Renewal Night Serum | NeocutisMicro Serum Intensive Anti-Ageing and Tightening Serum | PEACH & LILYCopper Peptide Pro Firming Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% | 49% |
| Price | — | $44.00 | — | $49.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"StriVectin - TL™ Face Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide 2 0.30% - 0.55%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Peptides (tetrapeptide-21 0.25% - 0.45%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.50%, glycerin 2.50% - 3.00% and algae extract 0.35% - 0.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 99.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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