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Verso Botanicals Super Eye Serum
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
retinyl retinoate
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
dipeptide-2
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
retinyl retinoate
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Exfoliation
retinyl retinoate
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
Moisturizing
dimethicone
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
sodium hyaluronate
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
hesperidin methyl chalcone
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to be able to improve the appearance of undereye darkness but evidence is missing. Can be an allergen and cause irritation
tocopheryl acetate
0.4% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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.
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Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
retinyl retinoate
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinyl retinoate
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
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
Show more
Potential irritants
retinyl retinoate
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
All ingredients
butylene glycol
5.8% -
8.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Heptyl undecylenate, Squalane, Caprylyl methicone, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Dimethicone, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Retinyl retinoate, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tocopheryl acetate, Hesperidin methyl chalcone, Glycine soja oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Tetrahydropiperine, Steareth-20, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium sorbate, Bht, Parfum
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Retinyl retinoate, a novel hybrid vitamin derivative, improves photoaged skin: a double-blind, randomized-controlled trial
- Improvement in skin wrinkles from the use of photostable retinyl retinoate: a randomized controlled trial
- Use of tetrahydrocurcuminoids to regulate physiological and pathological events in the skin and mucosa
- Tetrahydrocurcuminoid cream plus targeted narrowband UVB phototherapy for vitiligo: a preliminary randomized controlled study
- Skin lightening effect of tetrahydrocurcumin
- Hesperidin methyl chalcone - a new cosmetic contact allergen
- Benefits of Hesperidin for Cutaneous Functions
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging