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MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks
“Moisture boost facial 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:
betaine, glycerin.
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: dimethiconol, cyclopentasiloxane.
Anti-agingRetinyl palmitate ~0.1–0.2%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“Enriched with naturally sourced Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that will help to shield your skin against environmental damage and premature skin ageing by combating the harmful effects of free radicals.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol denat. + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinatePolyacrylamide~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideButylene glycol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolDimethiconol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolC13-14 isoparaffin~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinBetaine~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineDimethicone crosspolymer~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerParfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateLaureth-7~0.45–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.4–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.6%
Peg-35 castor oil~0.45–0.65%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractAesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractAlcohol denat.~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Lauroyl lysine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSaccharum officinarum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractPolysorbate 20~0.25–0.4%
Acer saccharum extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCalcium pantothenate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateInositol~0.15–0.3%
Linoleic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidRetinyl palmitate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateBiotin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Coumarin~0.05–0.1%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Polyacrylamide, Butylene glycol, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Betaine, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Laureth-7, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-35 castor oil, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Alcohol denat., Lauroyl lysine, Tocopherol, Saccharum officinarum extract, Sodium hydroxide, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Polysorbate 20, Acer saccharum extract, Calcium pantothenate, Inositol, Linoleic acid, Retinyl palmitate, Biotin, Linalool, Coumarin, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Vitamin EMoisture boost facial serumYOUR PRODUCT | TONYMOLYVital Vita 12 Moisture Ampoule | EpicurenPro Collagen + Serum Amplifier | SKIN&LABVitamin C Brightening Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $49.00 | — | $104.50+$55.50 | $12.69−$36.31 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-1 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Retinol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Deviant Skincare Essential Hydration SerumTruSkin Multi-Vitamin Facial Serum+
Product summary
"Vitamin E - Moisture boost facial serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.10% - 0.20%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Humectants (inositol 0.15% - 0.30%, betaine 0.95% - 1.15% and glycerin 4.10% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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