This time we bring you an antioxidant serum developed by a brand that preaches cosmetic transparency, where ingredients of proven efficacy are used and highlighted on the labels.
What is an antioxidant?
Antioxidants are responsible for fighting premature skin ageing by blocking free radicals, the substances that cause skin oxidation.
Free radicals are naturally generated in the skin, but external factors such as smoking, stress or pollution can cause the levels of free radicals to become extremely high and we enter a state of “oxidative stress”.
We naturally possess antioxidants that fight free radicals, but at times of stress, they can be at a disadvantage. That is why it is important to incorporate antioxidants into our routine, which help our organism to neutralise these radicals and prevent skin ageing.
What antioxidant active ingredients does PROTECT + CORRECT antioxidant serum contain?
Resveratrol is a polyphenol that is mainly generated in the skin of black grapes and other red fruits. It has a powerful antioxidant effect, neutralising the free radicals generated by pollution and ultraviolet light that cause premature skin ageing.
Ferulic acid is an acid of vegetable origin, present in the cell wall of certain fruits (such as apples, blackberries, etc.). It is a powerful antioxidant that neutralises cell deterioration caused by free radicals, and also promotes the synthesis of collagen and elastin.
It is usually formulated together with vitamin C, as it helps to stabilise it.
Vitamin A, C and E complex, a cocktail of vitamins that, in addition to their recognised antioxidant properties, promote the synthesis of collagen and elastin.
All of the above-mentioned active ingredients could degrade rapidly as they are easily oxidised by oxygen, which is why they are encapsulated in liposomes, which protect them and allow them to act when they come into contact with the skin.
Finally, turmeric is native to Japan, and promotes the antioxidant mechanisms naturally present in our skin.
What is Transparent Lab’s PROTECT + CORRECT?
Niche Beauty under its brand Transparent Lab offers us this antioxidant serum that infallible combination of ingredients that allows to improve the overall appearance of the skin, rejuvenating its appearance, while recharging the skin with antioxidants to prevent the appearance of new wrinkles.
The brand provides all the characteristics of this antioxidant serum, advice on how to use it and who it is suitable for. In addition to unusual information such as the pH of the product.
What does Transparent Lab’s PROTECT +CORRECT SERUM like?
It has a noticeably light creamy texture, with high extensibility and rapid absorption.
The yellowish colour is due to the active ingredients it contains. It is fragrance-free and suitable for vegans.
What is it about Transparent Lab’s PROTECT + CORRECT?
The first thing we see is the encapsulated action system, which delivers the active ingredients to maximise action and protect them from degradation.
If we analyse each of the ingredients:
| Ingredientes: | Necessary ingredients Actives |
| Aqua (Water) | Water |
| Glycerin | Moisturisers |
| Propanediol | |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Dry touch oil |
| Polysorbate 80 | Emulsifier |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | Almond oil |
| Sorbitan Oleate | Emulsifier |
| Sodium AscorbylPhosphate | Vitamin C derivative |
| Resveratrol | Resveratrol |
| Retinyl Palmitate | Vitamin A derivate |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | Vitamin E derivated |
| Polysorbate 20 | Emilsifier |
| Squalane | Nourishing oil |
| Tocopherol | Vitamin E derivated |
| Adasonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil | Baoba Oil (Anti-acne) |
| Ferulic Acid | Ferulic acid |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Wax to give consistency |
| Carbomer | Gelling agent |
| BETA Sitosterol | Active (improves skin barrier) |
| Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract | Tumeric |
| Mannitol | Liposome structure |
| Phosphatidylcholine | Actives (improve skin barrier) |
| Cholesterol | |
| Hydrogenated Phosphatydilcholine | Liposome structure |
| Decyl Glucoside | Emulsifier |
| Xanthan Gum | Gelling agent |
| Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PotassiumSorbate, Sodium Benzoate | Preservatives |
| Sodium Chloride | Salt |
Review @inside_cosmetics. Cristina’s opinion
It is a antioxidant serum with a light sensory. I have combination skin, with a fairly oily “T” zone, so the products I use must have a low percentage of oils, and they must be dry to the touch.
I like to include different types of serums in my routines, which, due to their light textures, my skin accepts them perfectly.
The pipette-shaped dispenser makes it perfect for applying to a specific area of the face. I apply a larger amount on my cheeks, as this is the driest part of my face.
It is a product with many active ingredients; of the 31 ingredients contained in this formula, 13 of them are active. In addition, as a brand that is committed to transparency, they indicate not only the active ingredients they use, but also the percentages in the formula, which can be found on the packaging and on their website.
