AOA Skin Blemish Clarifying Serum

AOA Skin Blemish Clarifying Serum
1.5
/ 10
Moisturizing
3.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using AOA Skin Blemish Clarifying Serum:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using AOA Skin Blemish Clarifying Serum:

  • A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 1.5 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Slightly moisturizing: AOA Skin Blemish Clarifying Serum has a moisturizing rating of 1.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a moderate humectancy of 3.0 out of 10, entirely due to the high content of Yeast Extract (est. ≈3.0%).

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.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that AOA Skin Blemish Clarifying Serum is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract (est. ≈1.5%), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (est. ≈1.0%), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract (est. ≈0.3%), and others.

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
Water
6
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
4
Mantis Extract
3
Yeast Extract
2
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
1.5
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
1.3
Arnica Montana Extract
1
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
0.3
Betula Alba Bud Extract
0.3
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Seed Extract
0.3
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
0.3
Rose Extract
0.3
Turtle Extract
0.3
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
0.3
Peat Extract
0.3
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark
0.3
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
0.3
DMDM Hydantoin
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Water
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Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
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Arnica Montana Extract
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Hydrolyzed Jojoba Seed Extract
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
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Ratings

All humectants
3.0
3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
1.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 3 10
3.0
3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
1.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
3
All humectants 3 10
3
All humectants
3.0
3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 3.4 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3.4
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
1.5
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
1
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
0.3
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
All soothing 4.4 5 No
All soothing
4.4
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Mantis Extract
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Mantis Extract
Yeast Extract
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Yeast ExtractAlso labeled as faex extract, this is a natural ingredient derived from fresh yeast. It is used in skincare as a humectant. Yeast extract also helps to shield injured or exposed skin and can aid in the skin’s wound healing process.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit ExtractA fragrant extract from lemon peels that contains various antioxidant flavonoids, organic acids, and limonoids – which are currently under investigation as potential anti-wrinkle and anti-pigment compounds.
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit ExtractA soothing extract obtained derived from the papaya fruit. It contains a skin softening and mildly exfoliating enzyme called papain, as well as various anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that can assist in the wound healing process.
Arnica Montana Extract
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Arnica Montana ExtractA healing and soothing extract derived from the flowers of wolf’s bane. It contains a wide range of anti-inflammatory compounds such as sesquiterpenes, flavonoids, amines, and an essential oil with a thyme-like scent.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractAn extract derived from the flowers of the pot marigold. Its yellow to bright orange flowers contain carotenoids, triterpenoids, and flavonoids. They all have fantastic anti-inflammatory activity and can help to soothe inflamed skin.
Betula Alba Bud Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Betula Alba Bud Extract
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Seed Extract
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) ExtractAn extract from lavender flowers that mostly contains lavender essential oil. It also offers many beneficial antioxidant and astringent phytochemicals such as flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit ExtractAn extract from the fruit of the sweet orange. It contains fragrant sweet orange essential oil, high amounts of antioxidant flavonoids (mainly hesperidin), and carotenoids – which give it the orange color.
Rose Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rose ExtractRose extract is an unspecified extract from the flowers of various kinds of fragrant roses, such as Rosa damascena, Rosa centifolia, or Rosa moschata. It is very fragrant and has a fresh, rose scent. Read more about rose oil here: Rosa Damascena Flower Oil.
Turtle Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Turtle Extract
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf ExtractA fragrant tea tree leaf extract with antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antioxidant flavonoids and terpenoids.
Peat Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Peat Extract
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractAn extract derived from the leaves of Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, a traditional herb used in Ayurveda medicine. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory rosmarinic acid, galic acid, flavonoids, and a sweet-scented essential oil.
DMDM Hydantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DMDM HydantoinA synthetic antimicrobial agent that provides broad spectrum protection.