Susanne Kaufmann Intensive Power Serum Line A
Works for
MoisturizingSqualene, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate + 15 moreWorks
“Plant hyaluron stores moisture, extracts of the matte bean and lupine increase the tension and stimulate the collagen production.”
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, saccharide isomerate.
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: squalene, glycine soja sterols.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Squalene, Ubiquinone + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - squalene also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Ubiquinone, TocopherolMay help
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Squalene~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneCaprylyl caprylate/caprate~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylyl caprylate/caprateOleyl alcohol~3.2–4%
Dioscorea villosa root extract~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja sterols~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsGlycerin~1.8–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylyl glycol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~1.3–1.6%
- 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 oil unsaponifiablesLupinus albus seed extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lupinus albus seed extractEctoin~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinCetyl alcohol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateSaccharide isomerate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateOctyldecanol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Echium plantagineum seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilCardiospermum halicacabum seed extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–0.8%
- 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 triglyceridePhaeodactylum tricornutum extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.4–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolVigna aconitifolia seed extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlcohol~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 AlcoholLecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinUbiquinone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinonePotassium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium phosphate~0.15–0.3%
Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)
More about Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideBisabolol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Squalene, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Oleyl alcohol, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Glycine soja sterols, Glycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Lupinus albus seed extract, Ectoin, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Octyldecanol, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Cardiospermum halicacabum seed extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phaeodactylum tricornutum extract, Tocopherol, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Maltodextrin, Xanthan gum, Alcohol, Unknown, Lecithin, Ubiquinone, Potassium hyaluronate, Potassium phosphate, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Bisabolol, Citric acid, Parfum
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| Susanne KaufmannIntensive Power Serum Line AYOUR PRODUCT | The INKEY List CAQ10 Serum | Balea MedUltra sensitive intensiv serum | Boost LabVitamin C Brightening Serum | |
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| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $7.31 | $12.19 | $22.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Susanne Kaufmann - Intensive Power Serum Line A" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (saccharide isomerate 0.55% - 0.85% and glycerin 1.80% - 2.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Squalene and its potential clinical useseuropepmc.org
- 2
- 3Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxidesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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