Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Palmaria palmata extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinMethylsilanol mannuronate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~2.6–3.8%
- 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 glycol3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPentylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTrehalose~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePylaiella littoralis extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicornia herbacea extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmaria palmata extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Palmaria palmata extractUlva lactuca extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extract1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.5%
Saccharide isomerate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateMethylpropanediol~0.15–0.5%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Parfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPanthenol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium citrate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Sodium carrageenan~0.1–0.4%
Tromethamine~0.1–0.4%
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A 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 properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractCi 14700~0.05–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Butylene glycol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Pentylene glycol, Trehalose, Pylaiella littoralis extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Palmaria palmata extract, Ulva lactuca extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Saccharide isomerate, Methylpropanediol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Sodium carrageenan, Tromethamine, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Ci 14700, Ci 19140
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| ThalionAlgolit Firming Glow SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Beauty of JoseonLight On Vitamin C Serum for Radiance & Dark Spot Correction | endota spaPotent Brightening Serum | Mary&MayRice Niacin 10% Triple Vitamin Serum | |
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| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 60% |
| Price | — | $17.00 | $99.46 | $16.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Thalion - Algolit Firming Glow Serum" could be helpful for: Evens skin tone and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.40%, saccharide isomerate 0.15% - 0.50%, trehalose 1.20% - 1.90% and glycerin 4.40% - 6.60%). 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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