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Skinbetter Science Alto Defense Serum
Skinbetter Science
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
Anti Aging from (9) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (3) Ingredient:
Brightening from (3) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
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Dry skin
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Oily Skin
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Sensitive skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 64 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Water (Solvent) |
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A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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Propanediol (Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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B
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Ethylhexyl Olivate (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Cetearyl Alcohol (Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous) |
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Chlorogenic Acids (Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Antioxidant) |
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Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate (Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
![]() Good for dry skin
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B
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Lauryl Lactate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance) |
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Dimethyl Isosorbide (Solvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent) |
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Brightening
![]() Acne fighting
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Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Brightening
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Ergothioneine (Antioxidant) |
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Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone (Skin Protecting, Chelating Agent, Antioxidant) |
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Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract (Antioxidant) |
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Carnosine (Skin Conditioning) |
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B
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Masking, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Tonic) |
![]() Good for oily skin
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A
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Anticaries Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Antifungal Agent, Antimicrobial Agent, Sunscreen Agent) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
![]() Good for dry skin
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract (Antioxidant) |
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Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract |
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract |
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Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract (Hair Conditioning) |
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Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide 2 (Skin Conditioning) |
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Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Coffea Arabica Leaf Cell Extract |
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Crocus Sativus Leaf Cell Culture Extract |
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Superoxide Dismutase (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Reducing) |
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Ubiquinone (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract (Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
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Ceramide 3 (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Ceramide Ap (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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Ceramide 9 (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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Linoleic Acid (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Sufactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Linolenic Acid (Perfuming, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Sufactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Sea Whip Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Bisabolol |
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
![]() Brightening
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Tocopherol |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Cholesterol (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Stabilising) |
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Phytosphingosine (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Jojoba Esters (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Soothing, Moisturising) |
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B
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Sodium Pca (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Pentylene Glycol (Solvent, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Methyl Gluceth 20 (Humectant, Moisturising) |
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A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax |
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Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting) |
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Lecithin (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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B
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Dicetyl Phosphate (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate |
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Polyglycerin 3 (Humectant) |
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Ceteth 20 Phosphate (Surfactant, Cleansing) |
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A
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Diisostearyl Malate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant) |
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A
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Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
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B
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Steareth 2 (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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A
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Acacia Senegal Gum (Masking, Fragrance, Film Forming, Adhesive) |
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A
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Carbomer (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming) |
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Acrylates/ C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming) |
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A
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Dextran (Viscosity Controlling, Binding Agent, Binding, Bulking Agent) |
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B
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Sodium Hydroxide (Denaturant , pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
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A
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Citric Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
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A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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