Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Serum

13/32 Best Ingredients

10/32 Good Ingredients

9/32 Unfavorable Ingredients

8/32 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Anti-aging)

glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
sodium ascorbyl phosphate

Vitamin C. Used as antioxidant with numerous anti-aging benefits
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19159387
tocopheryl acetate

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949
medicago sativa extract (alfalfa)

Alfalfa. Plant used for its antioxidant, antimicrobial and skin healing properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 20969516
panax ginseng root extract

Panax Ginseng. Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 25867599

morus alba leaf extract

Mulberry Leaf Extract. Super antioxidant properties. Helps prevent wrinkles from forming due to sun exposure
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3569896
tocopherol

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949
palmitoyl oligopeptide

Palmitoyl Peptide. Could reduce the appearance of fine lines
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2841824
palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7

Palmitoyl Peptide. Could reduce the appearance of fine lines
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2841824

Healing Ingredients (Best For Anti-aging)

sodium hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Anti-aging)

dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer
dimethicone crosspolymer

Dimethicone. Moisturizer

hexyl laurate

Hexyl Laurate. Emollient

Conditioning Ingredients

cetyl peg/ppg 10/1 dimethicone

Cetyl Peg/ppg 10/1 Dimethicone. Silicone
hydrolyzed rice protein

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein. Skin-conditioning agent

acetyl dipeptide 1 cetyl ester

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester. Skin conditioner

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
peg/ppg 18/18 dimethicone

Dimethicone Copolyol. Silicones are skin conditioning agents widely used in cosmetics.
polyglyceryl 4 isostearate

Polyglyceryl Stearate. Emulsifying agent
sorbitan laurate

Sorbitan Laurate. Emulsifying agent

carbomer

Carbomer. Controls consistency
hydroxyethylcellulose

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose. Emulsifying and thickening agent
ethylhexylglycerin

Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances

Unfavorable Ingredients

butylene glycol

Butylene Glycol. Solvent, conditioning agent. Possible contact allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 25182293
magnesium sulfate

Magnesium Sulfate. Anti-inflammatory ingredient. Ingestion Hazard: Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Vomiting.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 24083
phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 122-99-6
retinyl palmitate

Retinyl Palmitate. Vitamin A with palmitic acid could enhance photocarcinogenesis. Avoid sun exposure when using.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN 79-81-2
propylene glycol

Propylene Glycol. Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16283903

methylparaben

Methylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832
ethylparaben

Ethylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832
polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 20. Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 9005-65-6
sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate. Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 517055

Original List of Ingredients:

Dimethicone, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Retinyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Ethylparaben, Medicago Sativa Extract (Alfalfa), Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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Merchant's description of this product:
Anti Aging is getting Intense... No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum has been tested like no other cosmetic anti aging product in an independent 12 month trial. The findings clearly show that it has genuine, long term anti aging benefits. 70% of the volunteers using the product showed a marked improvement in the appearance of photo-aged skin after 12 months of use. This proven anti-aging formula contains retinyl palmitate, antioxidants, firming peptides and alfalfa extract to reduce the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles by up to 50% in just 4 weeks, the longer you use it the better it works. Made in the UK read more

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