Typology Plumping Serum — 3% Polyglutamic Acid + Red Seaweed Extract
Works for
MoisturizingPolyglutamic acid, Pentylene glycolWorks
“Plumping Serum — 3% Polyglutamic Acid + Red Seaweed Extract”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": polyglutamic acid.
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-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This Polyglutamic Acid Face Serum smooths the look of fine lines and plumps the skin with long-lasting hydration.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentylene glycol~6.3–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglutamic acid~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Phenethyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
Sodium carrageenan~0.4–1%
Maris sal~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Polyglutamic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium carrageenan, Maris sal, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| TypologyPlumping Serum — 3% Polyglutamic Acid + Red Seaweed ExtractYOUR PRODUCT | REMEDY SCIENCEREMEDY Multi-Depth Moisture Advanced Hydrating Serum | goopExosome Hydration Therapy Serum | NIP+FABHyaluronic Fix Extreme4 2% Hydration Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $55.50 | $20.00−$35.50 | $95.00+$39.50 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Acetyl Glucosamine | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: ISHII CLINIC BEAUTY LABO Full App Serum High Concentration Antioxdative Fast Acting SerumPrequel MULTI-QUENCH PLUMPING HYDRATION SERUM
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Natural and edible biopolymer poly‐γ‐glutamic acid: synthesis, production, and applicationsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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