Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“Infused with highly concentrated "Fermentation Complex" (green tea ferment, honey ferment, maesil (Korean plum) ferment, gastrodia ferment, pomegranate ferment, pueraria mirifica root ferment, rice ferment, pumpkin seed ferment, glycyrrhiza ferment, red ginseng ferment), this hydrating serum revitalizes your skin and improves skin firmness and smoothness.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, phenyl trimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingAdenosine, Beta-glucanWorks well
“Whitening and anti-wrinkle.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
Evens skin toneArbutin, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractMay help
“Whitening and anti-wrinkle.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Arbutin, Beta-glucan + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~4.8–7.3%
- 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 glycolAlcohol~3.2–4.8%
- 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 AlcoholGlycerin~2.3–3.4%
- 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 GlycerinArbutin~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about Arbutin1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilSaccharomyces/camellia sinensis extract ferment filtrate~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aspergillus/saccharomyces/pumpkin seed ferment filtrate~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/day lily flower/honey ferment filtrate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/prunus mume extract ferment filtrate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aspergillus/saccharomyces/gastrodia elata root extract ferment filtrate~0.2–0.8%
Aspergillus/saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aspergillus/saccharomyces/glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract ferment filtrate~0.15–0.65%
Lactobacillus/pueraria mirifica root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractLactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneArginine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCarbomer~0.1–0.35%
- 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 CarbomerPanthenol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylatePhenyl trimethicone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeParfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAllantoin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAdenosine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 AdenosineSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Beta-glucan~0.05–0.15%
- 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-glucanSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Glycerin, Arbutin, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Saccharomyces/camellia sinensis extract ferment filtrate, Aspergillus/saccharomyces/pumpkin seed ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces/day lily flower/honey ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces/prunus mume extract ferment filtrate, Aspergillus/saccharomyces/gastrodia elata root extract ferment filtrate, Aspergillus/saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Aspergillus/saccharomyces/glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/pueraria mirifica root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Arginine, Carbomer, Panthenol, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Phenyl trimethicone, Parfum, Allantoin, Adenosine, Sodium metabisulfite, Disodium edta, Beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Linalool
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| ZYMOGENNutri Active Ferment TonerYOUR PRODUCT | COSRX5 PDRN B5 Vital Soothing Toner | RNWBlanc Shining Toner | PYUNKANG YULBlack Tea Deep Infusion Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | $23.10 | $23.00 | $24.05+$0.95 | $21.99−$1.11 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Superegg PURE TRANSPARENCY TREATMENT ESSENCESKIN&LAB Ectoin Milky Cream Toner
Product summary
"ZYMOGEN - Nutri Active Ferment Toner" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.30%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.10%, arginine 0.10% - 0.30% and glycerin 2.30% - 3.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 22.77$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 3TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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