Vichy Neovadiol Compensating Complex Replenishing Serum
Works for
MoisturizingHydroxyethyl urea, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol + 6 moreWorks
“Neovadiol Compensating Complex Replenishing Serum”
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:
hydroxyethyl urea, sodium hyaluronate.
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, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Formulated specifically for women during the menopause Skin contours look more defined and density feels improved Skin looks tighter and plumped Complexion looks even and radiant Enriched with Pro-Xylane, Hedione & Hyaluronic Acid Neovadiol Compensating Complex Serum features a new Cooling Texture Aquakeep technology and helps the skin to feel more comfortable.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Vichy Neovadiol Compensating Complex Replenishing Serum 30ml With a unique formula, enriched with carefully selected ingredients, Neovadiol Compensating Complex Serum is a serum that works to reduce the appearance of signs of ageing that can appear as a result of the menopause.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Hydroxyethyl ureaWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.1–10.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
More about Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidHydroxyethyl urea~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneHydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A sugar-derived compound that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate synthesis of skin's own moisturizing factors, but solid research is lacking. It could be irritating
More about Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriolPeg-20~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~1.2–1.7%
- 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 DimethiconePropylene glycol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePpg-3 myristyl ether~0.45–1.05%
Ci 15985~0.35–0.8%
Ci 77891~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideMica~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCarbomer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineMethyldihydrojasmonate~0.1–0.5%
Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSilica~0.15–0.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateDisodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Hydroxyethyl urea, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Peg-20, Dimethicone, Propylene glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ppg-3 myristyl ether, Ci 15985, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Sodium hyaluronate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Unknown
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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.
| VichyNeovadiol Compensating Complex Replenishing SerumYOUR PRODUCT | NakeryCollagen Wrinkle Plumping Serum-in-Cream | EltaMDSkin Recovery Serum | FormotopiaBFFECT Moisturizing Serum Hyaluronic Acid 2% + Subliskin 1% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $72.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid SerumLa Roche-Posay Pure Niacinamide 10 Serum GWP
Product summary
"Vichy - Neovadiol Compensating Complex Replenishing Serum" is effective for: Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.40% and hydroxyethyl urea 2.60% - 3.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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