Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid + 6 moreWorks
“The lightweight formula delivers a burst of hydration, locking in moisture to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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: glycosphingolipids.
Anti-agingBeta-glucan, Sodium salicylateNot delivered
“The lightweight formula delivers a burst of hydration, locking in moisture to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - beta-glucan, sodium salicylate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Perilla frutescens leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidBeta-glucan~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanPhospholipids~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsKaempferol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-6 oleate~1.2–1.8%
Polyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateGlucomannan~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Succinic acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnolol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Perilla frutescens leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractSaccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrateGlycosphingolipids~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsApricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-6 esters~0.15–0.7%
Algin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSodium salicylate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylateSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Sorbitan palmitate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzoic acid~0.05–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.01–0.05%
Sorbic acid~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Beta-glucan, Phospholipids, Kaempferol, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Glucomannan, Succinic acid, Magnolol, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Glycosphingolipids, Apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Algin, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium salicylate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sorbitan palmitate, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid
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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.
| ZelensHyaluron Intense Hydro-Plumping SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Swiss ClinicTriple Action X3 Rejuvenating Serum | Geek GorgeousAAll Clear Serum | ACWELLPhyto Active Balancing Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | — | $15.86 | $21.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Azelaic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Zelens - Hyaluron Intense Hydro-Plumping Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 2.60% - 3.90% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 27.60$ up to 82.80$ in the United States, from 20.00£ up to 68.00£ in the United Kingdom and from 35.00CA$ up to 105.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
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