Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum

10.0

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy10.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Maximum hydration. No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum has the highest possible moisturizing rating of 10 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This is one of the most moisturizing products on the market. It is an extremely potent moisturizer, with maximum Occlusivity and Humectancy.

What else is good about it? No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
45	Dimethicone	Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
22	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
11	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
6	Dimethicone Crosspolymer	Synthetic	Formula Helper
4	Butylene Glycol	Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
3	Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Anti-pigmentation
2	PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone	Synthetic	Formula Helper
1.5	Magnesium Sulfate	Synthetic	Formula Helper
1	Phenoxyethanol	Synthetic	Antimicrobial,Preservative
0.3	Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Formula Helper
0.3	Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate	Synthetic, Animal	Emollient,Formula Helper
0.3	Hexyl Laurate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Dimethicone

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Antifoaming, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The 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.

Glycerin

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Score

Function

Dispersing, Emulsion stabilizing, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

A group of ingredients that are typically added to skincare products to adjust the formula. Dimethicone Crosspolymers stabilize a formula, regulate its thickness and consistency and give the product a velvety feel.

Butylene Glycol

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic

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.