PRODUCT REVIEW
VERSO Super Facial Serum
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Through encouraging cells to mimic the behaviour of younger skin, Super Facial Serum dramatically diminishes the appearance of wrinkles – even stubborn, deep-set expression lines – and with sustained use, will prompt a visible reduction in pigment spots and scars.
retinyl retinoate
0.2% -
0.75%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
magnesium palmitoyl glutamate
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful against lines and wrinkles, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Through encouraging cells to mimic the behaviour of younger skin, Super Facial Serum dramatically diminishes the appearance of wrinkles – even stubborn, deep-set expression lines – and with sustained use, will prompt a visible reduction in pigment spots and scars.
retinyl retinoate
0.2% -
0.75%
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
0.2% -
0.8%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Instantly nourishing, the super-charged levels of vitamin A have a dramatic impact of the tone, texture, clarity and luminosity of skin – reversing signs of ageing by stimulating the synthesis of collagen and skin-plumping hyaluronic acid.
glycerin
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
magnesium palmitoyl glutamate
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful against lines and wrinkles, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
squalane
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-blemish
retinyl retinoate
0.2% -
0.75%
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
Exfoliation
retinyl retinoate
0.2% -
0.75%
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
Anti-oxidation
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
0.2% -
0.8%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
tocopheryl acetate
0.2% -
0.75%
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
91/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
retinyl retinoate
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
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
0.2% -
0.8%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinyl retinoate
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Potential irritants
retinyl retinoate
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
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
0.2% -
0.8%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6% -
9.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
hydrogenated lecithin
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated lecithin, Pentylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Palmitic acid, Glycerin, C12-16 alcohols, Squalane, Palmitoyl glycine, Canola oil, Palmitoyl proline, Magnesium palmitoyl glutamate, Sodium palmitoyl sarcosinate, Retinyl retinoate, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tocopheryl acetate, Ceramide np, Curcuma longa root extract, Tetrahydropiperine, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Ascorbyl palmitate, Parfum
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Canola Oil
- Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics
- 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
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin