this works Morning Expert Hyaluronic Serum by This Works
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronateWorks
“A youth-boosting serum to target morning skin concerns including dullness, dehydration and fatigue.”
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).
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside, Albizia julibrissin bark extractMay help
“Enriched with powerful blend of wheat-based 2% Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C, the youth-boosting serum kicks morning skin concerns (like dullness, dehydration and fatigue) to the curb through brightening action and a slow-release moisture boost for all-day hydration.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: albizia julibrissin bark extract, ascorbyl glucoside.
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucosideMay help
“A youth-boosting serum to target morning skin concerns including dullness, dehydration and fatigue.”
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, Albizia julibrissin bark extractMay 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinAscorbyl glucoside~3.5–5.3%
- 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 glucosideSodium hyaluronate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractHeptyl glucoside~1.6–2.3%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium levulinate~0.85–1.3%
Benzyl alcohol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholMarrubium vulgare extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium anisate~0.3–0.75%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Phytic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Parfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Heptanol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.01–0.05%
Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ascorbyl glucoside, Sodium hyaluronate, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Heptyl glucoside, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium levulinate, Benzyl alcohol, Marrubium vulgare extract, Sodium anisate, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Phytic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Heptanol, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid
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| this worksMorning Expert Hyaluronic Serum by This WorksYOUR PRODUCT | Skin GenericsBrightening Brightening Serum Vitamin C 20% Active Complex | laCabineVit-C Serum | ClarinsBright Plus Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 47% | 46% |
| Price | $54.00 | $34.69−$19.31 | $18.32−$35.68 | $89.00+$35.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Algae Extract | Glycosaminoglycans | Sea Daffodil Plant Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"this works - Morning Expert Hyaluronic Serum by This Works" could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 2.50% - 3.70% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 78.87CA$ in Canada, for 52.00$ in the United States and from 25.90£ up to 29.60£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
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