Typology Paris Tinted Serum — Vitamin C, Squalane & Aloe Vera

Typology Paris Tinted Serum — Vitamin C, Squalane & Aloe Vera

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow
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Moisturizing
5 ingredients credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“A silicon-free, non-clogging tinted serum for light coverage and a natural no-makeup finish.Formulated with vitamin C for radiance and squalane & aloe vera for deep, long-lasting hydration.99% naturally-derived formula. 30ml / 1 fl.oz.Find your shade here .”
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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: glycerin.

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: squalane, coco-caprylate/caprate.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1–1.5%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~2.8–4.1%
Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.35–0.85%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.15–0.55%
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)~0.45–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 7 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Isoamyl laurateHelps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product textureMedium~4.5–6.7%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–3%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)Medium~0.45–1.1%est.
Disodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanserMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix together3/5~2–3%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isoamyl laurate~4.5–6.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture

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C9-12 alkane~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Squalane~2.8–4.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~2–3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Propanediol~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Silica~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~1–1.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Magnesium sulfate~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizing

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

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Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Disodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Aluminum hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)

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Sodium nitrate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 77891~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 77492~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Iron oxides~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ci 77491~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Iron oxides~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ci 77499~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Iron oxides~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

More about Iron oxides
Ingredient list view

Water, Isoamyl laurate, C9-12 alkane, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Propanediol, Silica, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Magnesium sulfate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium benzoate, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Potassium sorbate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Aluminum hydroxide, Sodium nitrate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Iron oxides

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Product summary

"Typology Paris - Tinted Serum — Vitamin C, Squalane & Aloe Vera" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (glycerin 1.00% - 1.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 40.70$ in the United States.

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Typology Paris Tinted Serum — Vitamin C, Squalane & Aloe Vera
Typology ParisTinted Serum — Vitamin C, Squalane & Aloe Vera

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