Dr. Loretta Concentrated Firming Serum

Dr. Loretta Concentrated Firming Serum
4.1
/ 10
Moisturizing
4.8 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.4 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
10Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Dr. Loretta Concentrated Firming Serum:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Dr. Loretta Concentrated Firming Serum:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.1 out of 10.
  • Potent anti-wrinkle effect. With an anti-wrinkle rating of 10.0 out of 10, Dr. Loretta Concentrated Firming Serum is highly potent in reducing wrinkles.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Dr. Loretta Concentrated Firming Serum has a moisturizing rating of 4.1 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of humectancy and occlusivity: a moderate humectancy of 4.8 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Lecithin (est. ≈4.5%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.4 out of 10, solely because of the high content of Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (est. ≈6.7%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Dr. Loretta Concentrated Firming Serum has a maximum anti-wrinkle rating of 10.0 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Retinol (est. ≈0.5%),
 the most effective non-prescription ingredient with well-proven efficacy to reduce wrinkles.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Dr. Loretta Concentrated Firming Serum is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (est. ≈6.7%).

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
50
Cyclopentasiloxane
24.5
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
12.3
Dimethiconol
6.7
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
4.5
Lecithin
1
Phenoxyethanol
0.5
Retinol
0.3
Phospholipids
0.3
Glycolipids
0.3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
Est. %
Cyclopentasiloxane
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Ethylhexyl Cocoate
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Dimethiconol
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
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Lecithin
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Phenoxyethanol
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Retinol
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Phospholipids
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Glycolipids
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
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Ratings

All humectants
4.8
4.5
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
6.7
6.7
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 4.8 10
4.8
4.5
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 6.7 20
3.4
6.7
Moisturizing rating
4.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4.5
0.3
All humectants 4.8 10
4.8
All humectants
4.8
4.5
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6.7
All occlusives 6.7 20
3.4
All occlusives
6.7
6.7
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
10 /10 0.4 0.5 10
Total
10
Retinol
10
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
10 /10
when present at, %
0.4
in this formula, est. %
0.5
Anti-wrinkle rating
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
6.7
All antioxidants 6.7 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
6.7
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
6.7
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Cyclopentasiloxane
Est. %50
Function
Origin
CyclopentasiloxaneA lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Est. %24.5
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Dimethiconol
Est. %12.3
Function
Origin
DimethiconolA synthetic dimethicone with rich, non-tacky emolliency. It features the typical sensorial profile of silicones, with high spreadability and a luxurious, oil-free after-feel. Dimethiconol can also serve as an antifoaming agent.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Est. %6.7
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilAn occlusive moisturizing oil expressed from soybeans. It does not leave an oily feeling on the skin due to its low content of saturated fatty acids. Glycine soja oil contains emollient fatty acids and a significant amount of antioxidants.
Lecithin
Est. %4.5
Function
Origin
LecithinA humectant, emollient, and emulsifier best suited for water-in-oil emulsions. Lecithin can come from sunflowers, soy, and eggs. The downside to lecithin is that it causes an extra burden on the formula’s preservative because it is nutritious.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Retinol
Est. %0.5
Function
Origin
Retinol

One of the most famous and well-researched anti-aging ingredients with a maximum anti-wrinkle power of 10 out of 10. It is proven to decrease wrinkles and help the skin regain its thickness, firmness, and texture. Retinol is also effective in treating pigmentation issues such as dark spots and acne.

Phospholipids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhospholipidsA large group of lipids that are an essential component of every single cell membrane in the body. They have excellent emollient properties. Phospholipids are also utilized in the manufacturing of ‘fancy’ formulations such as liposomes.
Glycolipids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GlycolipidsVarious lipids combined with one or more sugars. It can be used as an emulsifier or a very gentle cleanser.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) SterolsA mixture of phytosterols isolated from soybean oil. Phytosterols, when used in skincare products, have emollient properties and can make the skin feel softer and smoother.