
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Triple layer oil serum with multiple active ingredients
FEATURES
Balances skin with 70:30 water-oil ratio, boosts elasticity and firmness, mild exfoliation, promotes skin regeneration, inhibits melanins, prevents fine lines and wrinkles, balances skin microbiota, reduces blemishes, reduces redness, protects sensitive skin
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Avoid use on irritated or sensitive skin, discontinue use if redness or irritation occurs
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Dark Spots Fine Lines Wrinkles Redness Blemishes Sensitive Skin ProtectionBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What CHRISZEN Says
Product Description:
This unique triple layer oil serum has the perfect 70:30 ratio of water and oil to balance skin. Made from variety powerful ingredients: Natural Retinol to boost elasticity and firmness, 2% of Biohoney to mild exfoliate the dead cells, 2% of 8 types of Hyaluronic Acids to promote skin regeneration and inhibit melanins while Argireline to prevent fine lines and wrinkles. 2% of Vit B3 (Niacinamide) helps balance the skin microbiota and reduce blemishes. Brassica Campestris Seed Oil (and) Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf Extract that visibly reduce redness and protect sensitive skin from external aggressions.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water, retinol, oils, botanical-extracts, preservatives
Key Ingredients
Retinol, Biohoney, Hyaluronic Acids, Argireline, Niacinamide, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf Extract
Ingredients Details
Preservatives
Common Name(s): Preservatives,functional category descriptor,cosmetic ingredient class
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Represents the functional class benefits of the 'preservatives' category; specific activity depends on the individual ingredient.
Why It's Used: Used in consumer-facing ingredient communication and formulation descriptions when referring to ingredient classes rather than specific inci names.
How It Works: Mechanism varies by specific ingredient within the category โ the category designation indicates shared primary function.
Typically Found In: Consumer communication
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Varies
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Varies
Halal Status: Varies
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Preservatives' encompasses multiple specific inci ingredients โ refer to individual ingredient entries for specific mechanism, concentration, and safety data.
Last Verified: Cosing database,functional category descriptor
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Retinol
Common Name(s): Vitamin a,all-trans retinol,(all-e)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraen-1-ol
CAS Number: 68-26-8
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Retinol accelerates skin cell turnover, stimulates collagen production, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, fades hyperpigmentation, and helps normalize pore size.
Why It's Used: It is the most evidence-backed anti-aging ingredient available without a prescription. it provides comprehensive skin renewal benefits that no other single cosmetic ingredient can match.
How It Works: Retinol is converted in the skin to retinoic acid, which binds to retinoid receptors in cell nuclei. this activates gene expression changes that accelerate cell turnover, boost collagen synthesis, and inhibit matrix metalloproteinases (collagen-degrading enzymes).
Typically Found In: Night creams,serums,eye creams,targeted treatment products,anti-aging formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ vitamin a derivative
Secondary Functions: Exfoliating,anti-acne,brightening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.025%โ1% (otc); start at low concentrations and build up slowly
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional โ can be animal-derived (fish liver, egg yolk) or synthetic; verify source
Halal Status: Conditional โ verify source; synthetic retinol is halal
Source Notes: Cosmetic retinol is predominantly synthetically manufactured. some natural sources include fish liver oils. synthetic is preferred for purity and sustainability.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 3/5 โ moderate; can cause dryness, peeling, redness, especially during adjustment period (retinization)
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic; actually helps clear pores
Sensitivity Concerns: Retinization period: 2โ6 weeks of potential dryness, flaking, and sensitivity. photosensitizing โ must use spf when using retinol. avoid during pregnancy.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution โ start at 0.025%, buffer with moisturizer, use every 2โ3 nights initially
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Safe for general use at otc concentrations. not recommended during pregnancy. avoid with waxing. use spf daily. ewg hazard score: varies by concentration.
Works Well With: Niacinamide (soothes irritation),peptides,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,spf (mandatory)
Avoid Combining With: Benzoyl peroxide (may inactivate retinol),ahas/bhas (when new to retinol โ overexfoliation risk),vitamin c (use at different times)
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Retinol is approximately 20 times less potent than prescription tretinoin (retinoic acid) but significantly better tolerated. the conversion rate of retinol to retinoic acid in skin is the rate-limiting step in its efficacy.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,journal of investigative dermatology,kligman et al. studies
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Water
Common Name(s): Water,purified water,deionised water,inci water
CAS Number: 7732-18-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the universal solvent and vehicle for water-soluble actives and the continuous phase of all o/w emulsions.
Why It's Used: The most essential cosmetic ingredient โ aqua (water) is listed first on virtually all water-containing cosmetic inci labels as the highest-concentration ingredient, serving as the foundation of the global cosmetics industry.
How It Works: Acts as solvent for all water-soluble ingredients (glycols, amino acids, water-soluble actives). forms the continuous external phase of o/w emulsions (lotions, creams, serums). provides aqueous environment for enzymatic and chemical reactions between actives. ph adjustment medium.
Typically Found In: Virtually all cosmetic products โ the most universal cosmetic ingredient globally
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ water
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Varies widely โ up to 95% in some toners and serums
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ water (deionised/purified)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cosmetic-grade water is purified (deionised, distilled, or ro filtered) to prevent mineral content interference with formulation stability. european pharmacopoeial water (aqua purificata ph. eur.) is the quality standard for pharmaceutical and high-end cosmetic formulations.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ non-irritant
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Water's position as the first inci ingredient on most cosmetic labels reflects the regulatory requirement to list ingredients in descending concentration order โ meaning water is the most abundant ingredient in the majority of cosmetic products. the fundamental role of water as the universal cosmetic solvent and vehicle makes it simultaneously the most important cosmetic ingredient and the one that requires the most sophisticated formulation chemistry to control โ every emulsifier, thickener, preservative, and ph adjuster exists primarily to manage water's interaction with other ingredients in formulation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu cosmetics regulation 1223/2009 inci requirements,ph. eur. aqua purificata monograph
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12