Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pure Shots Lines Away Serum - Recharge

Name: Yves Saint Laurent - YSL Pure Shots Lines Away Serum - Recharge
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Anti-aging

Adenosine, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9 + 2 more

Works well

What the product description says

“YSL Pure Shots Lines Away Serum , Recharge”

From product name

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-9.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

AdenosineKey activeEffect: HighMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.05–0.25%

Acetyl tetrapeptide-9Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.05–0.2%

RhamnoseEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.2–3.3%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.15–0.6%

Moisturizing

Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Rhamnose + 13 more

Works well

What the product description says

“The creamy texture hydrates and comforts.”

Source: Boots

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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-9

Acetyl tetrapeptide-9HeroEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.05–0.2%

RhamnoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.2–3.3%

Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriolKey activeEffect: HighPro-Xylane, a sugar-derived molecule developed by L'Oréal. In lab and skin-model studies it prompts skin cells to make more glycosaminoglycans, the water-holding molecules of the dermis. Evidence in people comes almost only from L'Oréal's own multi-ingredient products.~1.3–1.9%

Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.7%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1–1.45%

DimethiconolKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.05–0.2%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.25%

Sodium lactateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product~0.05–0.3%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: MediumMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.05–0.25%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.01–0.05%

GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.01–0.1%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~4.4–6.6%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.95–1.45%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.05–0.2%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Cereus grandiflorus flower extract, Adenosine

May help

This product contains antioxidants (cereus grandiflorus flower extract) 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.

Cereus grandiflorus flower extractKey activeEffect: MediumA cactus extract that can help neutralize free radicals because it contains a chemical compound called betacyanins and flavonolglycosides. Can help make the surface of the skin dryer helping make pores look smaller for a very short period of time. The concentrations usually used in cosmetics are too small to have any effect~0.05–0.25%

AdenosineEffect: LowMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Benzyl salicylate + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~1.7–2.5%est.

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.45%est.

Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidUsed 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 productsMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.15–0.6%est.

Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Polyvinyl alcoholHelps improve the product textureMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Cereus grandiflorus flower extractA cactus extract that can help neutralize free radicals because it contains a chemical compound called betacyanins and flavonolglycosides. Can help make the surface of the skin dryer helping make pores look smaller for a very short period of time. The concentrations usually used in cosmetics are too small to have any effectMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.05–0.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~4.4–6.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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 glycol

Glycerin~2.9–4.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Rhamnose~2.2–3.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Alcohol denat.~1.7–2.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol~1.3–1.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Pro-Xylane, a sugar-derived molecule developed by L'Oréal. In lab and skin-model studies it prompts skin cells to make more glycosaminoglycans, the water-holding molecules of the dermis. Evidence in people comes almost only from L'Oréal's own multi-ingredient products.

More about Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol

Propylene glycol~0.95–1.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

More about Propylene glycol

Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~1.1–1.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin

Dimethicone~1–1.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Exfoliation

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

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Coco-glucoside~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Lactic acid~0.15–0.6%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

More about Lactic acid

Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium lactate~0.05–0.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

More about Sodium lactate

Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Adenosine~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

More about Adenosine

Acetyl tetrapeptide-9~0.05–0.2%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Iris florentina root extract~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Chlorphenesin~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Cellulose acetate butyrate~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Polyvinyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps improve the product texture

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Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Dimethiconol~0.05–0.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Benzoic acid~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Linalool~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Carbomer~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Cereus grandiflorus flower extract~0.05–0.25%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A cactus extract that can help neutralize free radicals because it contains a chemical compound called betacyanins and flavonolglycosides. Can help make the surface of the skin dryer helping make pores look smaller for a very short period of time. The concentrations usually used in cosmetics are too small to have any effect

More about Cereus grandiflorus flower extract

Carrageenan~0.05–0.25%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Citric acid~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Glucose~0.01–0.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Glycol distearate~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glyceryl oleate~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~0.01–0.05%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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 Glycerin

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Rhamnose, Alcohol denat., Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Propylene glycol, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Coco-glucoside, Lactic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium lactate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Iris florentina root extract, Chlorphenesin, Cellulose acetate butyrate, Polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate, Polyvinyl alcohol, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Dimethiconol, Benzyl salicylate, Benzoic acid, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Cereus grandiflorus flower extract, Carrageenan, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Glucose, Glycol distearate, Glyceryl oleate, Glycerin

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Product summary

"Yves Saint Laurent - YSL Pure Shots Lines Away Serum - Recharge" is effective for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.05% - 0.20%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Adenosine 0.05% - 0.25%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.25%, glycerin 0.01% - 0.05% and glycerin 2.90% - 4.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.