Product claims breakdown
Anti-agingADENOSINE at ~0.25–0.45% + 2 more curated activesStrong evidence
ADENOSINE at ~0.25–0.45% + 2 more curated actives
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: carnosine.
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.
ADENOSINERole: HeroMight 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)~0.25–0.45%
BETA-GLUCANRole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.15%
CARNOSINERole: Key activeA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.25–0.45%
Moisturizing10 ingredients contribute at the levels belowGood evidence
10 ingredients contribute at the levels below
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:
carnosine, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
ADENOSINERole: HeroMight 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)~0.25–0.45%
ALLANTOINRole: Under-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.25–0.4%
BETA-GLUCANRole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.15%
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDERole: Key activeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2–2.4%
CARNOSINERole: Key activeA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.25–0.45%
DIMETHICONERole: Key activeA 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~0.6–0.9%
DIMETHICONOLRole: Key activeA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time~0.3–0.55%
GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.8–5.8%
SQUALANERole: Key activeAn 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.~0.5–0.8%
Anti-oxidationCARNOSINE at ~0.25–0.45% delivers this without it being on the labelQuiet bonus
CARNOSINE at ~0.25–0.45% delivers this without it being on the label
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
ADENOSINERole: HeroMight 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)~0.25–0.45%
BETA-GLUCANRole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.15%
CARNOSINERole: Key activeA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.25–0.45%
Irritancy21 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
21 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant propertiesHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureLow~2.4–2.9%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinLow~2–2.4%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishLow~0.3–0.6%est.
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymerUsed to stabilize product formulationsLow~0.25–0.5%est.
Paeonia lactiflora root extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lackingLow~0.2–0.35%est.
ComedogenicTheobroma cacao extract ~0.25–0.45% — rinse-off or low %Some risk
Theobroma cacao extract ~0.25–0.45% — rinse-off or low %
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~0.45–0.7%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.8–5.8%
Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~4.1–5%
Butylene glycol~3–3.7%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~2.4–2.9%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.4%
Propanediol~1.6–2%
Caprylyl methicone~1.5–1.8%
Glyceryl stearate~1.3–1.5%
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1–1.2%
1,2-hexanediol~0.65–1%
Diisostearyl malate~0.6–0.95%
Dimethicone~0.6–0.9%
Trehalose~0.5–0.75%
Squalane~0.5–0.8%
C9-12 alkane~0.45–0.7%
Peg-100 stearate~0.55–0.8%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.4–0.6%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.3–0.6%
Polyacrylate-13~0.35–0.6%
Hydrogenated castor oil isostearate~0.3–0.5%
Allantoin~0.25–0.4%
Polyisobutene~0.3–0.55%
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
Lycium chinense fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.3–0.5%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
Carnosine~0.25–0.45%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.2–0.4%
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.25–0.5%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.5%
Pullulan~0.3–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Adenosine~0.25–0.45%
Polysorbate 60~0.3–0.55%
Polysorbate 20~0.3–0.55%
Sodium metaphosphate~0.25–0.5%
Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Dimethiconol~0.3–0.55%
Citronellol~0.25–0.4%
Dextrin~0.25–0.5%
Theobroma cacao extract~0.25–0.45%
Morus alba leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Citral~0.2–0.4%
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.2–0.4%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Paeonia lactiflora root extract~0.2–0.35%
Polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract~0.2–0.35%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Lilium tigrinum extract~0.15–0.3%
Hydrolyzed soybean extract~0.15–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
Beta-glucan~0.1–0.15%
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