Motif Power Brightening Bicelle Serum

Motif Power Brightening Bicelle Serum
7.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
5.1 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
4.5Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Results you may expect from using Motif Power Brightening Bicelle Serum:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Motif Power Brightening Bicelle Serum:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.6 out of 10.
  • Considerable anti-wrinkle efficacy: Motif Power Brightening Bicelle Serum has an anti-wrinkle rating of 4.5 out of 10, indicating a moderate ability to reduce wrinkles.
  • Soothing: Motif Power Brightening Bicelle Serum contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Motif Power Brightening Bicelle Serum has a moisturizing rating of 7.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈70.0%) and Niacinamide (est. ≈3.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 5.1 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Squalane (est. ≈6.0%) and Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil (est. ≈2.0%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Motif Power Brightening Bicelle Serum has a moderate anti-wrinkle rating of 4.5 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Niacinamide (est. ≈3.0%),
 one of the most effective and well-researched anti-wrinkle ingredients.
 
Among others, Motif Power Brightening Bicelle Serum also contains contains Lactobacillus Ferment and Bakuchiol, two ingredients 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. 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, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Motif Power Brightening Bicelle Serum is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈70.0%), Niacinamide (est. ≈3.0%) and Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil (est. ≈2.0%).

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

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Motif Power Brightening Bicelle Serum is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈70.0%), Azelaic Acid (est. ≈4.0%), Niacinamide (est. ≈3.0%), and others.

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.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
6
Squalane
4
Azelaic Acid
3
Niacinamide
2
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
1.5
Lactobacillus Ferment
1.3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
1
Glyceryl Stearate SE
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Bakuchiol
0.3
Hexylresorcinol
0.3
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
0.3
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
0.3
Ceramide AP
0.3
Glucosyl Ceramide
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Phalaenopsis Amabilis Extract
0.3
Ecklonia Cava Extract
0.3
Artocarpus Lakoocha Wood Extract
0.3
Silybum Marianum Extract
0.3
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
0.3
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
0.3
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
0.3
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
0.3
Bromelain
0.3
Phytosteryl Glucoside
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Lecithin
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Maltodextrin
0.3
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
0.3
Sodium Phytate
0.3
Cyclodextrin
0.3
Propanediol
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Helichrysum Angustifolium Flower Oil
0.3
Rosa Damascena Extract
Est. %
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Function:
Origin:
Squalane
Function:
Origin:
Azelaic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Niacinamide
Function:
Origin:
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Lactobacillus Ferment
Function:
Origin:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Function:
Origin:
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Function:
Origin:
Glycerin
Function:
Origin:
Bakuchiol
Function:
Origin:
Hexylresorcinol
Function:
Origin:
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Function:
Origin:
Ceramide AP
Function:
Origin:
Glucosyl Ceramide
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
Origin:
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Phalaenopsis Amabilis Extract
Function:
Origin:
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Function:
Origin:
Artocarpus Lakoocha Wood Extract
Function:
Origin:
Silybum Marianum Extract
Function:
Origin:
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Function:
Origin:
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Bromelain
Function:
Origin:
Phytosteryl Glucoside
Function:
Origin:
Tocopherol
Function:
Origin:
Lecithin
Function:
Origin:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Maltodextrin
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Phytate
Function:
Origin:
Cyclodextrin
Function:
Origin:
Propanediol
Function:
Origin:
Xanthan Gum
Function:
Origin:
Helichrysum Angustifolium Flower Oil
Function:
Origin:
Rosa Damascena Extract
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
75.7
70
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
10.2
6.0
2.0
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 75.7 10
10.0
70
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 10.2 20
5.1
6.0
2.0
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
7.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
70
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 75.7 10
10
All humectants
75.7
70
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
2
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 10.2 20
5.1
All occlusives
10.2
6.0
2.0
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
6 /10 4 3 4.5
n/a
- 1.5 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
4.5
Niacinamide
4.5
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
6 /10
when present at, %
4
in this formula, est. %
3
Lactobacillus Ferment
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
1.5
Bakuchiol
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
4.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
70
3
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 78 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
78
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
70
Niacinamide
3
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
2
Bakuchiol
0.3
Hexylresorcinol
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Ecklonia Cava Extract
0.3
Artocarpus Lakoocha Wood Extract
0.3
Silybum Marianum Extract
0.3
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
0.3
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
70
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 10 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
10
70
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %70
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Squalane
Est. %6
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.
Azelaic Acid
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Azelaic AcidA powerful dermatological ingredient that helps to treat acne and various pigmentation issues. It appears both in medicated creams and regular skincare. It reduces redness and inflammation but can be irritating in high concentrations.
Niacinamide
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Moringa Oleifera Seed OilAn oil obtained from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, a fast-growing bush native to Northern India and the sub-Himalayan regions. It contains mainly oleic acid, as well as many additional anti-inflammatory compounds and high levels of vitamin E.
Lactobacillus Ferment
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus FermentA biotechnological product – a mixture of metabolic products of Lactobacillus culture. Some Lactobacillus forms have been reported to have anti-wrinkle and barrier repairing effects, as well as able to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and gloss.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Stearate SEAn emulsifier, where the SE stands for self-emulsifying. Emulsions containing glyceryl stearate SE often impart a smooth, velvety feel upon the skin.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Bakuchiol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BakuchiolA newly discovered bioactive obtained from the seeds of Babchi. It boosts collagen production like retinol, but with fewer side effects. Its effects include reduced wrinkles and faded pigmentation.
Hexylresorcinol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HexylresorcinolA synthetic compound. It is an anti-pigment ingredient that has been shown to be effective in inhibiting tyrosinase activity.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed OilDescription is coming soon
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract FiltrateDescription is coming soon
Ceramide AP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide APPreviously called Ceramide 6 II, Ceramide AP is one of the most common ceramides in the skin. Research has shown that dry, flaky skin has significantly less Ceramide AP. Its application helps to treat dry skin by restoring balance in the skin lipids.
Glucosyl Ceramide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glucosyl CeramideDescription is coming soon
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractAn extract from the licorice root. It contains a well-researched anti-inflammatory compound called glycyrrhizin that can reduce inflammation. Licorice root extract is also used for its powerful antioxidant effects and ability to treat pigmentation.
Phalaenopsis Amabilis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phalaenopsis Amabilis ExtractDescription is coming soon
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ecklonia Cava ExtractExtracted from the alga species - Ecklonia cava - it contains antioxidant algal phlorotannins and a humectant moisturizing algal polysaccharide called fucoidan.
Artocarpus Lakoocha Wood Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Artocarpus Lakoocha Wood ExtractDescription is coming soon
Silybum Marianum Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Silybum Marianum ExtractAn extract from the seeds of the milk thistle. It is a powerful antioxidant that is able to protect the skin from UV-induced damage.
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root ExtractA moisturizing extract derived from the roots of the dwarf lilyturf, also known as mondo grass. It is rich in humectant polysaccharides and contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Terminalia Chebula Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Bromelain
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BromelainA mixture of enzymes extracted from the pineapple plant. It acts as a skin-softening agent and mild exfoliant by breaking down proteins.
Phytosteryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phytosteryl GlucosideDescription is coming soon
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
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.

Lecithin
Est. %0.3
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.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateA useful ingredient for both cleansing and emulsifying purposes. It is a powerful agent for washing away dirt and oils from the skin.
Sodium Phytate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PhytateSodium phytate is a chelating agent that serves to remove heavy metal ions from water. Removing metal ions helps other ingredients, such as antioxidants and preservatives, to perform better and keep products from separating.
Cyclodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CyclodextrinA naturally derived ingredient with the ability to absorb other compounds and remove harmful metal ions from water.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Helichrysum Angustifolium Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helichrysum Angustifolium Flower OilDescription is coming soon
Rosa Damascena Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena ExtractDerived from the Damask rose, this extract contains the luxurious fragrant rose essential oil, as well as astringent tannins.