Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 7 moreWorks well
“Our Uni Marine Complex delivers lasting moisture; Australian Lime Caviar naturally exfoliates dead cells; Vitamin-C-rich Australian Kakadu Plum aids in the body’s production of collagen, improving elasticity over time.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“Our Uni Marine Complex delivers lasting moisture; Australian Lime Caviar naturally exfoliates dead cells; Vitamin-C-rich Australian Kakadu Plum aids in the body’s production of collagen, improving elasticity over time.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Our Uni Marine Complex delivers lasting moisture; Australian Lime Caviar naturally exfoliates dead cells; Vitamin-C-rich Australian Kakadu Plum aids in the body’s production of collagen, improving elasticity over time.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantifolia fruit extractMedium 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~45–55%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~5.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateGlycerin~4.1–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCoco-caprylate/caprate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.8–1.2%
Caprylyl glycol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolC15-23 alkane~1.2–1.4%
Decyl glucoside~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideKappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractPanthenol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium polyacrylate starch~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium polyacrylate starchC13-14 alkane~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about C13-14 alkaneMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractCitric acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractSea water~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterTropolone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractCitrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
Durvillaea potatorum extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cedrus atlantica wood oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cistus ladaniferus resin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dodecahydro-tetramethylnaphthofuran~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl hydroxypyrone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fusanus spicatus wood oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-decalactone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-octalactone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-valerolactone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilMyrtus communis oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octanal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thuja plicata wood oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethyl citrate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, C15-23 alkane, Decyl glucoside, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Panthenol, Sodium polyacrylate starch, C13-14 alkane, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Citric acid, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Sea water, Tropolone, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Durvillaea potatorum extract, Sodium sulfite, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol, Cedrus atlantica wood oil, Cistus ladaniferus resin, Dodecahydro-tetramethylnaphthofuran, Ethyl hydroxypyrone, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Gamma-decalactone, Gamma-octalactone, Gamma-valerolactone, Juniperus virginiana oil, Myrtus communis oil, Octanal, Phenethyl alcohol, Pogostemon cablin oil, Thuja plicata wood oil, Triethyl citrate
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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.
| Uni24 Hour SerumYOUR PRODUCT | NécessaireThe Body Serum - With Hyaluronic Acid | KinshipRestorative Body Serum - Vanilla | Good MoleculesB5 Hydrating Body Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $43.00 | $55.00+$12.00 | $20.00−$23.00 | $18.00−$25.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Uni - 24 Hour Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.15% - 0.25%, betaine 2.20% - 2.70% and glycerin 4.60% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 43.00$ in the United States.
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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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- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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