Dupes for Alpha Hydrox Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Serum

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1. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

2. ↑ Ceramide Eop ( 1 ) Ceramides can help restore the skin’s barrier system; improves texture, reduces topical irritation, restores moisture

3. ↑ glycolic acid. Proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles; hyperpigmentation; smooths, exfoliates & thickens skin; increases skin hydration & elasticity; good melasma treatment

4. ↑ ammonium hydroxide. pH adjuster

5. ↑ glycerin. A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers

6. ↑ propylene glycol. solvent; humectant; gives a product “slip”; helps “carry” other ingredients into the skin; also enhances the efficacy of preservatives; controls viscosity

7. ↑ chamomile ( matricaria extract ) anti-inflammatory,calming,soothing

8. ↑ green tea – polyphenols ( green tea ) proven antioxidant, anti-inflammatory; can prevent collagen breakdown & reduce UV damage to skin. It is generally accepted that 5% green tea extract or polyphenols in the 90% range is an effective concentration in skincare products to produce these effects.

9. ↑ hyaluronic acid ( sodium hyaluronate ) A humectant moisturizer; proven to boost skin’s moisture content, reduce inflammation, have cell-communicating abilitites & help prevent moisture loss

10. ↑ aloe. emollient moisturizer with anti-inflammatory; antioxidant, & antibacterial qualities

11. ↑ wheat germ. emollient oil; extract is also skin-conditioning. Extract is sometimes listed as a skin lightener (click to read more)

12. ↑ hydrolyzed wheat protein. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an antistatic, hair moisturizing, moisturizing ingredient.

13. ↑ hydroxyethylcellulose ( cellulose ) gelling & thickening agent

14. ↑ urea. Humectant moisturizer; improves penetration of other ingredients; minimizes water loss; speeds up skin renewal; adjusts pH of a product. If you’re in the UK and looking for urea products, check the ingredient list for “carbamide” instead. It’s the same thing.

15. ↑ iodopropynyl butylcarbamate. A widely used preservative that prevents fungal growth in products, it can (rarely) cause sensitizing reactions in some people