Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"The Perfect V - VV Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45%, glycerin 4.30% - 5.20% and arginine 0.90% - 1.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 54.00$ up to 58.00$ in the United States.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Squalene, Sodium Hyaluronate and Vitamin E condition skin.
Source: Skinstore
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
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
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.
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract works to temporarily tighten and tone skin for a more youthful appearance Kalparine, a seaweed extract works to soothe, moisturize and prevent wrinkling Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate and Vitamin E condition skin Organic Licorice Root Extract and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract anti-inflammatory properties Alaria Esculenta extract protects and firms the skin with its Omega 3 & 6 helps protect against collagen and elastin degradation Anti-oxidants A, C & E help to combat the elements responsible for the visible signs of aging and also function to calm the skin Rose Canina Fruit Oil – evens skintone Arctic Cloudberry Fruit Extract strengthens skin with Omega 3 & 6 Elderflower – extract with its brightening and lightening properties enhances skintone Bilberry – helps to brighten the skin Lingonberry – boosts skin renewal and helps maintain skin’s elasticity Seabuckthorn – skin conditioning and soothing
Source: Bluemercury
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract works to temporarily tighten and tone skin for a more youthful appearance Kalparine, a seaweed extract works to soothe, moisturize and prevent wrinkling Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate and Vitamin E condition skin Organic Licorice Root Extract and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract anti-inflammatory properties Alaria Esculenta extract protects and firms the skin with its Omega 3 & 6 helps protect against collagen and elastin degradation Anti-oxidants A, C & E help to combat the elements responsible for the visible signs of aging and also function to calm the skin Rose Canina Fruit Oil – evens skintone Arctic Cloudberry Fruit Extract strengthens skin with Omega 3 & 6 Elderflower – extract with its brightening and lightening properties enhances skintone Bilberry – helps to brighten the skin Lingonberry – boosts skin renewal and helps maintain skin’s elasticity Seabuckthorn – skin conditioning and soothing
Source: Bluemercury
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 41/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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.
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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.
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
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
A microalgae extract that helps to attact water to the upper layer of the skin
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Rosa canina fruit oil, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium polyacrylate, Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, Pullulan, Arginine, Nannochloropsis oculata extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Alaria esculenta extract, Chlorphenesin, Sodium phytate, Tocopheryl acetate, Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosa canina fruit extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Vaccinium vitis-idaea leaf extract, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Citric acid, Mica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide
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- Symphytum Species: A Comprehensive Review on Chemical Composition, Food Applications and Phytopharmacology
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
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- Inhibition of Proinflammatory Activities of Major Periodontal Pathogens by Aqueous Extracts From Elder Flower (Sambucus nigra)
- Lonicera caerulea and Vaccinium myrtillus fruit polyphenols protect HaCaT keratinocytes against UVB-induced phototoxic stress and DNA damage
- Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.