Works for
MoisturizingLinoleic acid, Coco-caprylate/caprate + 8 moreWorks well
“Phospho- and glycolipids then help to reinforce skin’s barrier function, while essential fatty acids enhance elasticity and ‘stretch’; geranium oil then helps to normalise excessively oily complexions, and vitamin E hydrates and deflects environmental aggressors.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycine soja sterols.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
Evens skin toneAscorbyl tetraisopalmitateMay help
“A brightening, free radical-fighting powerhouse, ‘Power C’ enhances elasticity, diminishes the visibility of dark spots and provides protection from the everyday environmental onslaught.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate.
Anti-agingAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate, TocopherolMay help
“Supercharged and vitamin-rich, this treatment serum is potent and deeply penetrative – delivering high concentrations of age-defying nutrients to your skin’s lowest levels.”
This product contains ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Citronellol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Coco-caprylate/caprate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateCaprylyl caprylate/caprate~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylyl caprylate/caprateIsoamyl laurate~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateLinoleic acid~2.5–3.8%
- 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 acidIsoamyl cocoate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Isoamyl cocoatePhospholipids~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsGlycolipids~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Actinidia chinensis fruit extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit extractBrassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractBrassica oleracea italica extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractMalpighia emarginata fruit extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Psidium guajava fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractRibes nigrum fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Ribes nigrum fruit extractGlycine soja lipids~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja sterols~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsLinolenic acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolPelargonium graveolens leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Pelargonium graveolens leaf oilCitronellol~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Isoamyl laurate, Linoleic acid, Isoamyl cocoate, Phospholipids, Glycolipids, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Glycine soja lipids, Glycine soja sterols, Linolenic acid, Tocopherol, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
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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.
| ZelensPower C Treatment DropsYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCARENight Restore Oil | Pili AniAgeless Concentrate | DarphinRenewing Pro-Vitamin C and E Oil Concentrate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 47% | 46% |
| Price | — | $10.77 | $100.00 | $72.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Glycine Soja Oil | Avena Sativa Kernel Oil | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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