Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 1 moreWorks
“Hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates, replenishing lost moisture levels and tackling dehydration, thus smoothing out any dehydration lines .”
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, 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: squalane.
Anti-agingMagnesium ascorbyl phosphateNot delivered
“ARGANTENSYLTM proteins provide both instant and long-term lifting and tightening benefits to restore a youthful appearance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneMagnesium ascorbyl phosphateNot delivered
“Read More Enriched with high levels of stabilised vitamin C, this serum brightens dull, uneven skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcoholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~7.8–11.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolArgania spinosa kernel extract~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2–3%
- 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 copolymerGlycerin~1.7–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSqualane~1.3–1.9%
- 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 SqualanePotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateCitric acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Polysorbate 60~0.15–0.55%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateCarbomer~0.05–0.2%
- 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 CarbomerSorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Squalane, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 60, Hydrogenated lecithin, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Carbomer, Sorbitan isostearate
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| VitageVitamin C Tightening SerumYOUR PRODUCT | NeocutisBio Serum Firm | Peter Thomas RothFirm X Collagen Serum | Dr. Barbara SturmThe Good C Vitamin C Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | $280.07 | $68.71 | $144.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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