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MoisturizingLactococcus ferment lysate, Betaine + 3 moreWorks
“Supplies the skin with lasting moisture”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, biosaccharide gum-1.
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-agingLactococcus ferment lysate, Lactic acidNot delivered
“helps minimize dryness lines”
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 - lactococcus ferment lysate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Lactococcus ferment lysate~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateBetaine~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHydrolyzed corn starch~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchBeta vulgaris root extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractPolyglyceryl-6 caprylate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylatePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~1.3–1.9%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLactic acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidParfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Sodium chloride~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
P-anisic acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidIngredient list view
Water, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Betaine, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Beta vulgaris root extract, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, P-anisic acid
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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.
| SYSMemory Moisture DropsYOUR PRODUCT | GallinéeYouthful Serum | Dr. Emi ArpaAbsolut A Retinal Serum | Q+AHyaluronic Acid Facial Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | — | $44.64 | — | $6.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
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