Anua Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum

Anua

Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum

face serum

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
55%
Combination (dry)
55%
Balanced
75%
Combination (oily)
95%
Oily
95%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Experience the ultimate hydration and pH balance restoration with Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Serum. Formulated with a remarkable 70% Japanese White Birch Water, this subacidic serum is your skin's moisture guardian, preventing hydration loss and maintaining the ideal pH equilibrium. Enriched with Panthenol and a blend of 10 types of Hyaluronic Acids, it dives deep into your skin, offering intense hydration while creating a protective barrier. The ABC Complex, featuring Allantoin, Betaine, and Cucumber Fruit Extract, lends a soothing touch, making it perfect for sensitive skin. Plus, it's a cruelty-free and vegan formula, aligning with your ethical skincare choices. Feel the instant hydration, soothing, and cooling effect as this serum absorbs rapidly into your skin, ensuring that your skin's barrier remains strong and your complexion vibrant.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
PHA Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

About Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum

Overview

Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum is a watery-light serum from Anua, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 38 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Diglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diglycerin and Trehalose.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Panthenol, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract and Biosaccharide Gum-1.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list
  • No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 18 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 11 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 8 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 3 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Oxybispropanediol

Hydration

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dextrin

Oil Control

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract is an extract of the root bark of the Elm, Ulmus davidiana, Ulmaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Pueraria lobata, Fabacea

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Supporting ingredients (30)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Butylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice Glycerin Diglycerin 1,2-hexanediol Trehalose Hydroxyacetophenone Carbomer Caprylyl Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Tromethamine Sodium Phytate Allantoin Betaine Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Glyceryl Acrylate/acrylic Acid Copolymer Dextrin Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract Biosaccharide Gum-1 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Malachite Extract Tocopherol Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Treat" step.

  • Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer.
  • Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 38 ingredients on the label.

13
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

8
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

8
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

7
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

3
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
3 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice is the sap from the tree, Betula platyphylla japonica, Betulaceae

5 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
6 Diglycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Oxybispropanediol

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

8 Trehalose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, pages 1-10
  • Cell Death & Disease, July 2019, pages 1-16
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2018, pages 2, 965-2, 976
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, pages 1-6
  • Biomedical Reports, September 2014, pages 755-759
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2011, pages 2, 020-2, 053
9 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
10 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
11 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
13 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

14 Sodium Phytate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt

15 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
  • Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
  • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
  • Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
  • https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
16 Betaine Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
  • Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
  • The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
  • Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Plant extract

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cucumber, Cucumis sativus L., Cucurbitaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of glyceryl acrylate and acrylic acid

Synthetic polymer
19 Dextrin Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
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  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
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  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract is an extract of the root bark of the Elm, Ulmus davidiana, Ulmaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Pueraria lobata, Fabacea

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract is an extract of the needles of the Swamp Pine, Pinus palustris, Pinaceae

24 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of α-L-fucose-1|->|3-α- D-galactose-1|->|3-α-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides

Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt

Soothing Dark Spot Fading
8 scientific references
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29 Malachite Extract Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Malachite Extract is an extract of Malachite obtained by grinding the stone, subsequent solubilization by hydrochloric acid and neutralization by sodium bicarbonate

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
31 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
35 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum?

WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BETULA PLATYPHYLLA JAPONICA JUICE, GLYCERIN, DIGLYCERIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, TREHALOSE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CARBOMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TROMETHAMINE, SODIUM PHYTATE, ALLANTOIN, BETAINE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, DEXTRIN, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, ULMUS DAVIDIANA ROOT EXTRACT, PUERARIA LOBATA ROOT EXTRACT, PINUS PALUSTRIS LEAF EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS FLOWER EXTRACT, GLUCONOLACTONE, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, MALACHITE EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TOCOPHEROL, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE.

What are the active ingredients in Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum?

PANTHENOL, GLUCONOLACTONE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum?

Apply a moderate amount evenly over the face and pat lightly for better absorption.

What skin types is Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum fungal acne safe?

No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.

Can I use Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Benzoyl peroxide, Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum?

Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum have?

It lists 38 ingredients, of which 8 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum?

Anua, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Anua
Country
Korea

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