THE FACE SHOP The Therapy Water Drop Anti-Aging Serum
Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, TocopherolWorks well
“The Therapy Water Drop Anti-Aging Serum”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane + 9 moreWorks
“Serum in the form of clear gel provides hydration and intensive anti-aging care with oat, sweet basil, lavender and rose extracts.”
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:
betaine, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Ocimum basilicum oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~2.7–4%
- 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 glycolCyclopentasiloxane~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneBetaine~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePeg-32~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-321,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Avena sativa meal extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractHoney extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractOcimum basilicum oil~0.4–0.95%
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.35–0.85%
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerCarbomer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDimethicone~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Adenosine~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.1–0.4%
Dipropylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSodium citrate~0.05–0.3%
- 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 citrateTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Betaine, Peg-32, 1,2-hexanediol, Avena sativa meal extract, Honey extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Ocimum basilicum oil, Rosa damascena flower extract, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Potassium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Limonene
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| THE FACE SHOPThe Therapy Water Drop Anti-Aging SerumYOUR PRODUCT | FOREOSERUM Micro-Capsule Youth Preserve | ArenciaDeep Water Surge Hydrating Serum 30 | Kiehl'sHydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 64% |
| Price | — | $42.27 | $20.00 | $60.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"THE FACE SHOP - The Therapy Water Drop Anti-Aging Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.10% - 0.50%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (betaine 1.60% - 2.40% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 28.70$ up to 44.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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