boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum Review

boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum
4.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.6 Humectancy icon Humectancy
7.4 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum has to offer:
 
Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.0 out of 10.

  

Key Benefits of boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum:
 

🔵🔵 Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Normal to Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 4.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.6 out of 10 and a high Occlusivity of 7.4 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (est. ≈6.0%), Squalane (est. ≈4.0%) and Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil (est. ≈3.0%).

This type of product, when used as a standalone moisturizer, may provide a significant level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for normal to dry skin.

The occlusive profile of boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum suggests a texture that is rich and creamy but not overly thick, offering the potential to absorb into the skin without leaving a greasy afterfeel in most cases.

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

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum to your skincare routine:
 

⚠️ Needs to Be Paired with Extra Humectants for Optimal Moisturizing Efficacy

An ideal moisturizer for any skin type should balance the right level of occlusivity (depending on skin type) with a significant amount of humectants, while boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum contains a low level of humectants.

People with normal to dry skin would definitely benefit from adding more humectants to their moisturizing routine beyond what this product offers. If this is your only moisturizer, it may be worth including a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.

Pros & Cons of boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

Provides the right level of occlusivity to moisturize normal to dry skin
Rich and creamy texture without being overly thick
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ Only if used as a standalone moisturizer - needs to be paired with extra humectants for optimal moisturizing efficacy
   

Summary: boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum
, as a moisturizer, provides an adequate level of occlusivity for normal to dry skin, delivered in a rich yet not overly thick formula.
 
That said, there are some things about boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum worth noting.
 
If you use this product as your only moisturizer in a routine, please note that it contains only a small amount of humectants. Regardless of your skin type, adding extra humectants can enhance optimal moisturizing efficacy. Therefore, it may be worth pairing boscia Vitamin B12 Hydration Booster Serum with a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.
 
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Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
Function:
Origin:
Water
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Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Squalane
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
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Cyanocobalamin
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Function:
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract
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Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Vegetable Oil
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Hydroxyacetophenone
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Pentylene Glycol
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Butylene Glycol
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Sodium Chloride
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Ratings

All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
14.8
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.5
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 14.8 20
7.4
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.5
0.3
Moisturizing rating
4.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
4
3
1.5
0.3
All occlusives 14.8 20
7.4
All occlusives
14.8
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.5
0.3
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
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.6 3 No
All antioxidants
1.6
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract
1
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
All soothing 2 5 No
All soothing
2
2
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Isotridecyl Isononanoate
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
Water
Est. %22
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.
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Neopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateAn emollient ester with an exceptionally lightweight feel. It absorbs quickly and produces a silky feel with excellent spreadability. It also serves as an excellent solvent and is commonly used to suspend sunscreen actives.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Squalane
Est. %4
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel OilA fatty oil expressed from the seed kernels of apricot fruits. This oil is an emollient and occlusive moisturizer comprised of around 60% oleic acid, followed by linoleic and palmitic acid, carotenoids, vitamin E, and other antioxidant compounds.
Cyanocobalamin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
CyanocobalaminA product of bacterial fermentation that may have soothing and rejuvenating skin effects.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAn emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed ExtractAn antioxidant and emollient extract obtained from the seeds of the famous jojoba.
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractAn extract from a plant known in North America as Fireweed and in Europe as Willowherb. It is commonly used in traditional herbal medicine. Due to its abundant content of tannins and flavonoids, it has great astringent and antioxidant properties.
Vegetable Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vegetable OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient fatty oil obtained from various plant sources. It consists mainly of triglycerides and saturated or unsaturated fatty acids.
Hydroxyacetophenone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyacetophenoneAn antioxidant compound that can be found in many plants, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It can boost the preservative action of other conservants.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.