Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks
“Kalparine, a seaweed extract works to soothe, moisturize and prevent wrinkling”
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.
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extractNot delivered
“Rose Canina Fruit Oil – evens skintone”
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.
Anti-agingAlaria esculenta extractNot delivered
“Kalparine, a seaweed extract works to soothe, moisturize and prevent wrinkling”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Melissa officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~4.3–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinRosa canina fruit oil~3.2–3.9%
- 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 oilSqualane~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualanePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium polyacrylate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateAcrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymerPullulan~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanArginine~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about ArginineNannochloropsis oculata extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A microalgae extract that helps to attact water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Nannochloropsis oculata extractPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilAlaria esculenta extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sodium phytate~0.45–0.65%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateRubus chamaemorus fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractSymphytum officinale leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Symphytum officinale leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRosa canina fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractSambucus nigra flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractVaccinium vitis-idaea leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMica~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient 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, Titanium dioxide
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| The Perfect VVV SerumYOUR PRODUCT | NeocutisMicro Serum Intensive Anti-Ageing and Tightening Serum | BY TERRYHyaluronic Global Serum | Dr. Barbara SturmThe Good C Vitamin C Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 44% | 42% |
| Price | $54.00 | — | $109.42+$55.42 | $144.62+$90.62 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Kate Somerville Kx Active Concentrates Squalane + Hyaluronic SerumBasiclab Esteticus Skin Structure Regenerating Serum With 1% Ceramides
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
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Cross-Linked Alkyl Acrylates as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 3Safety assessment of the microalgae Nannochloropsis oculatasciencedirect.com
- 4
- 5
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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