Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 4 moreWorks
“Intensely hydrating and moisturising, it plumps up your skin, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, redness and visibly improves the appearance of skin’s texture and elasticity.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-aging3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidNot delivered
“Intensely hydrating and moisturising, it plumps up your skin, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, redness and visibly improves the appearance of skin’s texture and elasticity.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Citrus paradisi seed oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSophora angustifolia root extract~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractSodium hyaluronate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilTriethanolamine~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~0.4–0.95%
- 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 CarbomerPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Dimethyl hydroxymethyl pyrazole~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Citrus paradisi seed oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Paeonia albiflora root extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ophiopogon japonicus root extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ophiopogon japonicus root extractIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Dimethyl hydroxymethyl pyrazole, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Citrus paradisi seed oil, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract
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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.
| Thin LizzyHyaluronic Acid SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Skin TreatsVitamin C Serum | endota spaPotent Brightening Serum | Hourglass CosmeticsEquilibrium Skin Active | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | — | $4.00 | $101.72 | $309.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Niacinamide | Glycine Soja Sterols |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Thin Lizzy - Hyaluronic Acid Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.90% - 1.35%, sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 1.90% and glycerin 4.30% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Flavonoids in Treating Psoriasissciencedirect.com
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