The Organic Pharmacy Antioxidant Face Firming Serum
Works for
Anti-agingThioctic acid, TocopherolMay help
“Benefits of The Organic Pharmacy Antioxidant Face Firming Serum 98.7% organic Antioxidant formulation Reduces wrinkles & firms the skin Prevents free radical damage Suitable for Vegans This glow-inducing Antioxidant Face Serum is infused with powerful vitamin-rich oils to revive skin.”
This product contains thioctic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingRosa canina fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 1 moreWorks
“It works by reducing wrinkles and firming skin to reveal a more youthful complexion.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, rosa canina fruit oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It works by reducing wrinkles and firming skin to reveal a more youthful complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Thioctic acid, Rosa canina fruit oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Rosa canina fruit oil~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~6.2–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilDaucus carota sativa root extract~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus grandis peel oil~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~1.8–2.7%
Dimethyl mea~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethyl sulfone~1.2–1.8%
Thioctic acid~0.9–1.35%
Tocopherol~0.6–1.35%
- 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 TocopherolBenzyl benzoate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitral~0.4–0.9%
Citronellol~0.2–0.75%
Eugenol~0.15–0.55%
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Rosa canina fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Dimethyl mea, Dimethyl sulfone, Thioctic acid, Tocopherol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| The Organic PharmacyAntioxidant Face Firming SerumYOUR PRODUCT | EvolveBeauty Bio Retinol + C Booster | Sky OrganicsYouth Boost Bakuchiol Night Serum | MV SkintherapyRose Plus Booster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | $113.00 | $24.55−$88.45 | — | $103.34−$9.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Bakuchiol | Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The Organic Pharmacy - Antioxidant Face Firming Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails from 99.47£ up to 106.80£ in the United Kingdom, for 204.22CA$ in Canada and for 140.99A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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