VERSO Hand Serum

Name: VERSO - Hand Serum
Brand: VERSO

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
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KEY INGREDIENTS

sodium ascorbyl phosphate
panthenol
caffeine
camellia sinensis leaf extract
centella asiatica extract
cyclopentasiloxane
dimethicone
glycerin
sodium polyacrylate
soluble collagen
titanium dioxide
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

50 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Working on the most fatigued of hands, the serum is designed to revive skin and reveal a youthful appearance."

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WIMJ summary

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 - sodium ascorbyl phosphate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient sodium ascorbyl phosphate might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	LOW
centella asiatica extract	MEDIUM
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Utilising Retinol 8 (eight times more powerful and effective than standard retinol), the hand serum increases skin’s collagen production to offer anti-ageing benefits, such as diminishing the appearance of dark spots and fine lines."

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WIMJ summary

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW

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"The skin-loving formula is complete with Hyaluronic acid, which delivers essential hydration to leave hands utterly nourished."

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WIMJ summary

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, soluble collagen.

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: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
panthenol	HIGH
soluble collagen	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH

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WIMJ summary

This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM
caffeine	LOW
escin	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
alcohol denat.
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
benzyl alcohol

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
butylene glycol 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	6.3% - 7.7%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	4.4% - 5.3%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	3% - 3.7%
soluble collagen A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	2.3% - 2.8%
dimethicone 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	1.9% - 2.4%
argania spinosa kernel extract	1.5% - 1.9%
sodium polyacrylate Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions	1.4% - 1.7%
sodium ascorbyl phosphate A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C	1% - 1.2%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.6% - 0.9%
perfluorohexane Used in products to help dissolve oxygen and enhance oxygen molecule penetration into the skin. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an oxygen emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment	0.65% - 0.95%
caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes	0.5% - 0.75%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin	0.5% - 0.75%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.45% - 0.65%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.35% - 0.6%
titanium dioxide 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	0.5% - 0.75%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	0.35% - 0.65%
sodium cocoyl glutamate Helps oil and water mix together	0.55% - 0.8%
perfluorodecalin	0.25% - 0.5%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.25% - 0.5%
pentafluoropropane	0.25% - 0.45%
oxygen Oxygen molecules that are abundant in normal air. In cosmetic formulas typically comes as a perfluorohexane oxygen emulsion. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment	0.2% - 0.4%
escin A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin	0.2% - 0.35%
dehydroacetic acid A preservative	0.2% - 0.4%
ruscus aculeatus root extract	0.2% - 0.35%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	0.2% - 0.4%
peg-18	0.2% - 0.4%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.2% - 0.35%
ammonium glycyrrhizate	0.2% - 0.35%
centella asiatica extract A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.	0.25% - 0.5%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
hydrolyzed yeast protein	0.15% - 0.25%
calendula officinalis flower extract A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.1% - 0.15%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.05% - 0.1%
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