Transparent Lab Pure Glycerin Face Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 13 moreWorks
“Glycerin's powerful moisturizing properties prevent transepidermal water loss from the skin to help maintain necessary hydration levels.”
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:
alanine, arginine.
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, dimethicone.
Anti-agingThreonine, SerineMay help
“Coupled with the Amino Acid complex, it stimulates collagen production and smoothes the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.”
This product contains serine, threonine. These ingredients 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Declared glycerine content in this serum is 15% making it higher than in most other serums on the market. High glycerine content results in the product being a bit thick/sticky but it isn't an issue for me. It also works well as a primer (silicones in it help?). Overall the most reliable hydrating serum I tried so far, helping reduce transepidermal water loss. I follow it with an emollient moisturiser.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBetaine~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineDimethicone~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerProline~1.4–2.1%
Threonine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineGlycine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineArginine~0.85–1.25%
- 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 ArginineSerine~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineAlanine~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineLysine hcl~0.35–0.85%
Pca~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaSodium pca~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaGlutamic acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Sodium lactate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSodium phytate~0.1–0.5%
Carbomer~0.1–0.4%
- 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 CarbomerHydrogenated polydecene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneTrideceth-6~0.1–0.3%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateTriethanolamine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Betaine, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Proline, Threonine, Glycine, Arginine, Serine, Alanine, Lysine hcl, Pca, Sodium pca, Glutamic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium lactate, Sodium phytate, Carbomer, Hydrogenated polydecene, Trideceth-6, Sodium polyacrylate, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Transparent LabPure Glycerin Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | ZitcalmSerum | NeutrogenaHydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid | Honest BeautyStay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum with 3 Types of Hyaluronic Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 46% | 45% |
| Price | — | $19.11 | $15.17 | $21.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 14 of 14 | 13 of 14 | 12 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Beta-Glucan | Urea | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: The Honest Company Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF SerumPEZRI 4D Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Moist Serum
Product summary
"Transparent Lab - Pure Glycerin Face Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium lactate 0.15% - 0.55%, glutamic acid 0.15% - 0.70%, sodium pca 0.30% - 0.70%, pca 0.35% - 0.80%, alanine 0.40% - 0.95%, arginine 0.85% - 1.25%, glycine 1.00% - 1.50%, betaine 2.70% - 4.00% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.20%). 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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