this works Energy Bank Skin Glow Face Serum
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 2 moreWorks
“Delivering long-lasting hydration, its formula can be worn under or over make-up to restore a natural-looking glow.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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-agingAscorbyl glucoside, TocopherolMay help
“Fortified with Green Algae and Corn Seed Extract, the powerful, anti-aging serum boosts lack-lustre skin, whilst a blend of Vitamin C and Red Algae Extract works to brighten and illuminate your complexion.”
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Palmaria palmata extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) 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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinEuglena gracilis extract~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl glucoside~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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 Ascorbyl glucosideGlyceryl polyacrylate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylatePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilRibose~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~1.1–1.6%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerBenzyl alcohol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPalmaria palmata extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Palmaria palmata extractAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMica~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaDisodium edta~0.3–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Parfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTin oxide~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideSilica~0.2–0.8%
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Citronellol~0.05–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolCi 77891~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%
- 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, Glycerin, Euglena gracilis extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ribose, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Benzyl alcohol, Palmaria palmata extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Mica, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum, Tin oxide, Silica, Linalool, Potassium sorbate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| this worksEnergy Bank Skin Glow Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderRe-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Brilliance Serum | BIOTHERMLIFE PLANKTON NIGHT & DAY AMPOULES | Skin GenericsBrightening Brightening Serum Vitamin C 20% Active Complex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | — | $259.49 | $84.89 | $34.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | Adenosine | Algae Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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