Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Coconut alkanes + 16 moreWorks well
“Helps to hydrate, smooth, and protect against signs of aging from exposure to environmental elements.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: squalane, helianthus annuus extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester
Anti-agingAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Tocopherol + 1 moreMay help
“Sustainably sourced squalane boosts cell turnover by 34% and reduces the appearance of wrinkles by 51%.”
This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester. 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 1 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%
Coconut alkanes~7.2–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesGlycerin~4.3–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateSqualane~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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.
More about SqualaneButylene 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 glycolArachidyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateBehenyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholGlyceryl caprylate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePentylene glycol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolArachidyl glucoside~0.6–0.9%
Acacia senegal gum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumOryza sativa bran extract~0.45–0.65%
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–0.65%
- 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 triglycerideSorbitan laurate~0.35–0.6%
Linum usitatissimum seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractMicrocitrus australasica fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Microcitrus australasica fruit extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilHydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.1–0.15%
- 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 Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterMagnolia officinalis bark extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Coconut alkanes, Glycerin, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Arachidyl alcohol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl caprylate, Pentylene glycol, Arachidyl glucoside, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Oryza sativa bran extract, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbitan laurate, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Magnolia officinalis bark extract
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| tenovertenThe Age-Defying SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothFirmX Growth Factor Neuropeptide Serum | Kiehl'sMicro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides and Peptide | Beauty PieYour free THA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | $20.00 | — | $62.42+$42.42 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"tenoverten - The Age-Defying 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
- Peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.10% - 0.15%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.40% and glycerin 4.30% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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