This anti-aging serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Adenosine to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Calcium PCA
Humectant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningNeohesperidin Dihydrochalcone
Masking
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
PCA
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Threonine
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
ChelatingValine
MaskingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPoloxamer 338
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Silica, CI 77891, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adenosine, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Calcium PCA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Copper Gluconate, Glucose, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Magnesium Aspartate, Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, PCA, Phenylalanine, Proline, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Serine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Threonine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Valine, Zinc Gluconate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Mica, Poloxamer 338, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lactate, Tin Oxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer, Limonene, Linalool, Caramel, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Poloxamer 108
EmulsifyingPoloxamer 338
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMyristyl Malate Phosphonic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 108, Poloxamer 338, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Myristyl Malate Phosphonic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWe don't have a description for Poloxamer 338 yet.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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