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talm Mega Plump Sérum Hydratant

Name: talm - Mega Plump Sérum Hydratant
Brand: talm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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Moisturizing

Diglycerin, Glycerin + 5 more

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What the product description says

“Mega Plump Sérum Hydratant”

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, fructooligosaccharides.

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).

DiglycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~3–4.5%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.5–3.8%

FructooligosaccharidesKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.9–2.8%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.3%

GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.1–0.4%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~1–1.5%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn 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)~0.1–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~3.8–5.7%est.

Beta vulgaris root extractA plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its colorMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~1–1.5%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.8–1.2%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.55–1.25%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.1–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.55–1.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Propanediol~4.5–6.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Triethyl citrate~3.8–5.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Diglycerin~3–4.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~2.5–3.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Fructooligosaccharides~1.9–2.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.5–2.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Beta vulgaris root extract~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1–1.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Citric acid~0.8–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Carrageenan~0.55–1.25%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Sodium phytate~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Potassium lactate~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Glucose~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Lactic acid~0.1–0.3%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

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 acid

Parfum~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Triethyl citrate, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta vulgaris root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citric acid, Carrageenan, Sodium phytate, Potassium lactate, Potassium sorbate, Glucose, Lactic acid, Parfum

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Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 4	3 of 4	3 of 4
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Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
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Product summary

"talm - Mega Plump Sérum Hydratant" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.50% - 2.30%, fructooligosaccharides 1.90% - 2.80%, glycerin 2.50% - 3.80% and diglycerin 3.00% - 4.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.