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Buffet Supersize Serum The Ordinary

The Ordinary - Buffet Supersize Serum
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

78 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-aging
  • Exfoliation
  • Anti-blemish

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Helps to enhance resilience in mature skin while treating sagging and lack of firmness by inhibiting elastase activity."
From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
serine
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
isoleucine
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
proline
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"This multi-benefit formula features a combination of potent anti-ageing technologies to unveil more youthful-looking skin."
From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
serine
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"This multi-benefit formula features a combination of potent anti-ageing technologies to unveil more youthful-looking skin."
From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
urea
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
allantoin
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-blemish

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promise
What does the product description say?
"An innovative ingredient that helps to minimise muscle contractions while stimulating collagen synthesis."
From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
allantoin
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-inflammatory

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
allantoin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
lactococcus ferment lysate
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
sodium lactate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
citric acid
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua (water Plain old water
2 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
3 lactococcus ferment lysate 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
4 acetyl hexapeptide-8 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
5 pentapeptide-18
6 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
7 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
8 palmitoyl tripeptide-38 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
9 dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
10 acetylarginyltryptophyl diphenylglycine
11 sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
12 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
13 allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
14 glycine Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
15 alanine An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
16 serine An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
17 valine
18 isoleucine An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
19 proline
20 threonine An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
21 histidine
22 phenylalanine
23 arginine An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
24 aspartic acid An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
25 trehalose A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
26 fructose Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
27 glucose Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
28 maltose
29 urea Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
30 sodium pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
31 pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
32 sodium lactate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
33 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
34 hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
35 sodium chloride Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
36 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
37 butylene glycol 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
38 pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
39 acacia senegal gum Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
40 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
41 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
42 polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together
43 ppg-26-buteth-26 Helps oil and water mix together
44 peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Helps oil and water mix together
45 trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Used to improve stability of the formulation
46 ethoxydiglycol Helps to improve the product consistency
47 sodium benzoate A preservative
48 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
49 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
50 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
51 chlorphenesin A preservative
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Scientific Sources

  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
  • Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
  • Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
  • Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
  • Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
  • Local rhamnosoft, ceramides and L‐isoleucine in atopic eczema: a randomized, placebo controlled trial
  • Histidine and/or Histidine Derivative for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
  • Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
  • Acetyl aspartic acid, a novel active ingredient, demonstrates potential to improve signs of skin ageing: from consumer need to clinical proof
  • In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness
  • Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
  • Amended Safety Assessment of Butyl Polyoxyalkylene Ethers as Used in Cosmetics
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