Y Theorem Repair Serum NAC Y2

5.0

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. 111SKIN Y Theorem Repair Serum NAC Y2 has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

What else is good about it? 111SKIN Y Theorem Repair Serum NAC Y2 is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

SULFATE-FREE
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
45	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
22	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
11	Sorbitol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Flavor
6	Isopropyl Myristate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Aloe Barbadensis Extract	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient
3	Calendula Officinalis Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Soothing
2	Alcohol	Botanical, Synthetic	Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1	Phenoxyethanol	Synthetic	Antimicrobial,Preservative
1	Carbomer	Synthetic	Formula Helper
0.3	Sodium Hydroxide	Synthetic	Formula Helper
0.3	Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Soothing
0.3	Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Anti-pigmentation

Ingredients explained

Glycerin

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.

Sorbitol

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Flavor

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A sweet-tasting alcohol derived from glucose. Aside from its sweet taste (for which it is used as a very common sweetener), Sorbitol is also very good at retaining water and is used in skincare as a humectant.

Isopropyl Myristate

Score

Function

Emollient, Fragrance, Binding

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A fast-spreading, cost-effective, non-greasy emollient that is typically used for lubrication, spreadability, or to remove “tackiness” from a product. Isopropyl Myristate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Aloe Barbadensis Extract

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing, Emollient

Origin

Botanical

An antioxidant extract from the gelatinous pulp of Aloe vera leaves with humectant moisturizing polysaccharide mucilage. It is suitable for irritated or eczema-prone skin.