R+R Longevity Serum

6.6

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

9.3Humectancy3.8Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Osmotics R+R Longevity Serum has a moisturizing rating of 6.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 9.3 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.8 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Osmotics R+R Longevity Serum is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
75	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
6	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient
3	Methyl Gluceth-20	Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant)
2	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1.5	PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate	Synthetic	Emollient
1.3	Cetyl Alcohol	Botanical, Animal	Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1	PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Emollient,Formula Helper
0.3	Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer	Synthetic	Formula Helper
0.3	Squalane	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
0.3	Teprenone
0.3	Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine	Botanical, Synthetic	Anti-wrinkle

Ingredients explained

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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A 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.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing, Emollient

Origin

Botanical

A 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.

Methyl Gluceth-20

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant)

Origin

Synthetic

A humectant synthetically derived from glucose. It takes on the form of a clear, syrupy liquid.

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.