Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum Review

Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum
3.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
5.5 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
0.7Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers
Ingredients

Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Dimethyl Sulfone, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Juice, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract, Ethylcellulose, Carrageenan, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Review

Does Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum has to offer:
 
✅ Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.4 out of 10.
✅ Slight anti-wrinkle effect: Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum has an anti-wrinkle rating of 0.7 out of 10, so you may expect a positive, although insignificant, effect on wrinkles.
✅ Soothing: Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
✅ Antioxidant protection

  

Key Benefits of Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum:
 

🔵 Lightweight Moisturizer Suitable for Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum is lightly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 3.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.2 out of 10 and a moderate humectancy of 5.5 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Hyaluronic Acid (est. ≈2.5%) and Glycerin (est. ≈2.4%).

This product, when used alone as a moisturizer, can provide light humectant hydration in a fast-absorbing formula with a minimal amount of occlusive ingredients. This could work for people with oily skin who need a basic level of hydration.

💧  A Humectant Add-on for Any Skincare Routine

But it’s not limited to oily skin - since it contains a moderate amount of humectants, such a humectant add-on will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer.

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

🟣 Slight Anti-Wrinkle Efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum has a slight anti-wrinkle rating of 0.7 out of 10.

It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈1.3%),
 or Vitamin C, a popular ingredient, yet with moderate anti-wrinkle efficacy, as confirmed by a single clinical study involving 20 participants (Humbert et al.). This study showed that a cream with a relatively high concentration of 5% ascorbic acid reduced the average wrinkle depth by 7% after 6 months of use, compared to a vehicle (the same formulation without ascorbic acid).
 
Among others, Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum also contains contains Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract, two ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that these ingredients may reduce wrinkles, their efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.
 
Therefore, these ingredients do not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 
📌 Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some additional anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.
 

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

🍀 Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Hyaluronic Acid (est. ≈2.5%).

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.

🔴 Skin Soothing and Calming Potential

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water (est. ≈7.5%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

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

Pros & Cons of Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ When used alone: Provides moderate humectant moisturizing suitable for oily skin
✅ As part of a routine: A humectant moisturizing enhancement, beneficial for any skin type
✅ Lightweight texture
Provides slight anti-wrinkle efficacy
✅ Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage
✅ Potentially soothing, as it contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, specifically Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
 

⭕ Cons: 

✅ We couldn't find any
   

Summary: Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum
, when used alone, provides lightweight, moderate humectant moisturizing, making it suitable for oily skin. As part of a moisturizing routine, it offers a subtle humectant enhancement, beneficial for all skin types.
 
Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum contains ingredients with proven evidence of anti-wrinkle efficacy that may offer a slight anti-wrinkle effect. As a result, you can expect a positive, though relatively minimal, impact on wrinkles.
 
 
Rich in antioxidants, Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum helps protect against free radical damage and offers multiple benefits for all skin types, including preventing premature aging, defending against environmental damage, and calming inflammation. This product is also formulated with a high concentration of soothing ingredients, offering the potential to calm and comfort irritated skin. Whether you’re experiencing redness, irritation, or general sensitivity, its soothing properties may help restore balance and provide relief.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
7.5
2.5
2.4
2.3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Function:
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Glycerin
Function:
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Function:
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Dimethyl Sulfone
Function:
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Tocopherol
Function:
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Ascorbic Acid
Function:
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Function:
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Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Function:
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Function:
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Centella Asiatica Extract
Function:
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Equisetum Arvense Juice
Function:
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Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract
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Ethylcellulose
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Carrageenan
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Sodium Benzoate
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Potassium Sorbate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ratings

All humectants
5.5
2.5
2.4
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
2.5
1.5
1.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 5.5 10
5.5
2.5
2.4
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 2.5 20
1.2
1.5
1.0
Moisturizing rating
3.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2.5
2.4
0.3
0.3
All humectants 5.5 10
5.5
All humectants
5.5
2.5
2.4
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1.5
1
All occlusives 2.5 20
1.2
All occlusives
2.5
1.5
1.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
2.5 /10 5 1.3 0.7
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0.7
Ascorbic Acid
0.7
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
1.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0.7
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
2.5
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 6.2 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
6.2
Hyaluronic Acid
2.5
Tocopherol
1.5
Ascorbic Acid
1.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
0.3
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
7.5
0.3
0.3
All soothing 8.1 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
8.1
7.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
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.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Est. %7.5
Function
Origin
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) WaterA fragrant, astringent essential water obtained by steeping and distilling the twigs and leaves of the witch hazel plant. It leaves the skin feeling tight and refreshed after application and helps with the healing of small cuts on the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Hyaluronic Acid

A potent, skin-identical humectant moisturizing ingredient that is able to bind water 1000 times its own weight. The anti-aging benefits of hyaluronic acid are due to its ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the skin.

Glycerin
Est. %2.4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Est. %2.3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Dimethyl Sulfone
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Dimethyl Sulfone
Tocopherol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Ascorbic Acid
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbic Acid

Also known as vitamin C, this multi-benefit ingredient has proven anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, and anti-pigmentation efficacy. It degrades easily when exposed to air and light, so it requires proper packaging to maintain its stability.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %1
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.
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Graveolens OilA fragrant essential oil with a rose-like scent obtained from the leaves of rose geranium. It is sometimes added to a more expensive rose oil in order to produce larger volumes.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Centella Asiatica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica ExtractAn extract from the leaves of the Gotu kola. It is used in skincare for its antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. It increases the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin.
Equisetum Arvense Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Equisetum Arvense Juice
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract
Ethylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethylcellulose
Carrageenan
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarrageenanA gum-like thickener derived from a species of red algae called Irish moss. It helps to form a soft film on the skin, and aids in stabilizing product forms.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.