Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 9 moreWorks
“The formula also contributes to the skin’s natural hydration levels, improving them over time to leave skin looking younger and feeling smoother.”
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:
avena sativa kernel flour, biosaccharide gum-1.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Evens skin toneTetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneNot delivered
“The formula also uses the water-binding properties of Oat Lipids and Oils to improve the appearance of redness, soothe damaged skin and balance the skin tone.”
This product contains ingredients (tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-agingTetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, TocopherolNot delivered
“The formula also contributes to the skin’s natural hydration levels, improving them over time to leave skin looking younger and feeling smoother.”
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.
This ingredient tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tocopheryl acetate + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane) 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Peg-8~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Glycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~2.8–4.2%
- 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 DimethiconeAvena sativa kernel oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilAvena sativa kernel flour~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTetrahydrodiferuloylmethane~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An anti-oxidant derived from curcumin (naturally present in tumeric). Is a part of the tetrahydrocurcuminoids complex (THC). The complex might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin and possibly help even out the skin tone. Can be irritating
More about TetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneSodium polyacrylate~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateParfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.7%
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSqualane~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualanePolysorbate 60~0.05–0.25%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.05–0.15%
- 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 copolymerIngredient list view
Water, Peg-8, Glycerin, Unknown, Dimethicone, Avena sativa kernel oil, Avena sativa kernel flour, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Sodium polyacrylate, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide gum-1, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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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.
| VERSOAntioxidant BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Barbara SturmThe Good C Vitamin C Serum | Simply PureSuperdrug Simply Pure Hydrating Night Serum | AveenoFace Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $52.00 | $139.76+$87.76 | $5.33−$46.67 | $14.60−$37.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Urea | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"VERSO - Antioxidant Booster" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (avena sativa kernel flour 1.40% - 2.10%, biosaccharide gum-1 0.10% - 0.45% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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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.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5
- 6Skin lightening effect of tetrahydrocurcuminomicsonline.org
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