Ilso Moringa Tightening Pore Serum

Ilso

Moringa Tightening Pore Serum

face serum

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
56%
Combination (dry)
56%
Balanced
86%
Combination (oily)
84%
Oily
84%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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The Ilso Moringa Tightening Pore Serum delivers intensive care for skin elasticity and vitality, leaving your complexion smooth and flawless. Infused with a potent 397,700ppm of Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, rich in amino acids and vitamins, it revitalizes the skin, purifies clogged pores, and softens texture. Enhanced with a patented blend of seven herbal extracts, this serum calms irritations, regulates sebum production, and promotes a healthy, clear appearance. With eight layers of hyaluronic acid and ectoin for hydration, this hypoallergenic formula balances oil and moisture levels, making it ideal for achieving a plump, radiant look.

Key Insights

Benefits

8
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing

Active Ingredients

5
PHA Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Retinoids Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

3
Pregnancy Unsafe
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

About Moringa Tightening Pore Serum

Overview

Moringa Tightening Pore Serum is a lightweight serum from Ilso. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 45 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Polyglutamic Acid.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Ectoin, Niacinamide, Adenosine and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid.

Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Lactobionic Acid, Ectoin and Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.

Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid and Retinol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, 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 antioxidant protection. 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, microplastic-free and sulfate-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
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 3 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy

Which skin types it suits

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

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily 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 19 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 15 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 7 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 3 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Anti-Acne 2 ingredients

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Pore Minimizer 2 ingredients

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

  • Blackhead Reducing 1 ingredient

    Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 1 ingredient

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

Does not target

Dark Spot Fading Oil Control

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.

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

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

Hydration

3rd 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

4th 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
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

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

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

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

4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid

Smooths Bumpy Skin Evens Skin Tone Hydration

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

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane

Hydration

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

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing

19th 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

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

Benzoic acid, 2-octanoyloxy-

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Soothing

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

4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 1,4,5,6,-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-, (4S)-

Hydration Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone

Formula analysis

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

Hydration High

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

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Low

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 (34)

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

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin Peg/ppg-17/6 Copolymer 1,2-hexanediol Tromethamine Squalane Caprylyl Methicone Carbomer Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Isohexadecane Xanthan Gum Polysorbate 80 Adenosine Disodium Edta Ethylhexylglycerin Sorbitan Oleate Caprylyl Glycol Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Ectoin Glycine Soja Oil Salix Alba Bark Extract Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract Polyglutamic Acid Hydrolyzed Collagen BHT Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract Portulaca Oleracea Extract Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract 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
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Silicones

    Caprylyl Methicone

What to layer it with

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

Compatible with

  • 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)

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

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

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

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

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

  • Benzoyl peroxide

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

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

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

  • Azelaic acid

    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
Contains Retinol, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
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
Pregnancy Unsafe, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 45 ingredients on the label.

11
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

10
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

8
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

6
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

2
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

Ingredient breakdown

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

Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae.

2 Water Solvent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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
3 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd 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
4 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

4th 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
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane

6 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
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.

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

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

4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid

Smooths Bumpy Skin Evens Skin Tone Hydration
9 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

9th 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)-

10 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
12 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

12th 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

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

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers

Synthetic polymer
14 Isohexadecane Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

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

Isohexadecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbons.

15 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Xanthan gum

16 Polysorbate 80 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z)-

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

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

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
18 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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

19th 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
20 Sorbitan Oleate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Sorbitan oleate

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

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

Anti-Aging
22 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

22nd 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

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

Benzoic acid, 2-octanoyloxy-

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 1,4,5,6,-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-, (4S)-

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

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

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, Issue 7, Volume 4, page 91
  • La Clinica Terapeutica, November 2020, pages e539-e548
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/AcetylHexapeptide-8pdf
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, March 2015, pages 46-52
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, February 2015, pages 27-35
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 343-349
26 Glycine Soja Oil Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

Glycine Soja Oil is the oil obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae, by extraction or expression. It consists esentially of triglycerides of oleic, linoleic and saturated acids

Anti-Aging Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Phytotherapy Research, March 2020, pages 435-437
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, October 2018, pages 3, 029-3, 039
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, February 2018, pages 28-37
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
  • Molecules, Volume 22, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2013, pages s123-s127
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, January 2012, pages 89-95
  • International Journal of Dermatology, April 2011, pages 470-477
27 Retinol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Retinol; vitamin A

Anti-Aging Anti-Acne Pore Minimizer Pregnancy Unsafe
10 scientific references
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2019, pages 918-923; and March 2015, pages 271-280
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2019, pages 906-913
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, May 2017, pages 275-283
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2017, pages 56-65
  • Dermatology, May 2014, pages 314-325
  • Dermatoendocrinology, July 2012, issue 3, pages 308-319
  • Toxicological Research, March 2010, pages 61-66
  • Archives of Dermatology, May 2007, pages 606-612
  • The Journal of Pathology, January 2007, issue 2, pages 241-251
  • Clinical Interventions in Aging, December 2006, pages 327-348
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Plant extract

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

Salix Alba Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae

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

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

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Wild Marjoram, Origanum vulgare L., Labiatae

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

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

Polymer of glutamic acid

Hydration Anti-Aging
5 scientific references
  • Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, March 2021, ePublication
  • Molecules, July 2020, pages 1–33
  • Journal of Materials Science, Materials in Medicine, Volume 31, May 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, November 2017, pages
  • Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, April 2014, pages 153–158
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive

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

Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.

Hydration
32 BHT Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

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

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol

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

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

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Chamaecyparis obtusa, Cupressaceae

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.

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

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

Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Food Chemistry, August 2019, pages 239-245
  • Journal of Pharmacopuncture, March 2019, pages 7-15
  • Antioxidants, August 2017, pages 1-9
  • American Journal of Translational Research, May 2016, pages 2, 138-2, 148
  • BioMed Research International, January 2015, pages 1-11
  • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, July 2001, pages 171–176; and December 2000, pages 445-451
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract is an extract obtained from the dried bark of the Chinese Cinnamon, Cinnamomum cassia (L.), Lauraceae

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

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

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract is an extract of the fermentation of soybean by the microorganism Lactobacillus

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

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

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, September 2019, pages 1, 353-1, 369
  • PLoS One, February 2017, ePublication
  • Science Bulletin Beijing, July 2016, pages 1, 391-1, 398
  • Planta Medica, June 2013, pages 959-962
  • The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, December 2011, pages 1, 613-1, 623
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

39th 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

40th 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

41st 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

42nd 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
43 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

43rd 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
Active

44th 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

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

45th 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

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Moringa Tightening Pore Serum?

MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT, WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, PEG/PPG-17/6 COPOLYMER, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, LACTOBIONIC ACID, TROMETHAMINE, SQUALANE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, CARBOMER, SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, ISOHEXADECANE, XANTHAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 80, ADENOSINE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SORBITAN OLEATE, DIPEPTIDE DIAMINOBUTYROYL BENZYLAMIDE DIACETATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID, ECTOIN, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, GLYCINE SOJA OIL, RETINOL, SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT, ORIGANUM VULGARE LEAF EXTRACT, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, BHT, CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK EXTRACT, LACTOBACILLUS/SOYBEAN FERMENT EXTRACT, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER.

What are the active ingredients in Moringa Tightening Pore Serum?

NIACINAMIDE, LACTOBIONIC ACID, DIPEPTIDE DIAMINOBUTYROYL BENZYLAMIDE DIACETATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, RETINOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER.

How do I use Moringa Tightening Pore Serum?

After toning, apply a moderate amount on skin, avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Lightly pat into the skin to aid absorption.

What skin types is Moringa Tightening Pore Serum good for?

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

Is Moringa Tightening Pore 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 Moringa Tightening Pore Serum fungal acne safe?

3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Moringa Tightening Pore Serum while pregnant?

It contains Retinol, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.

Is Moringa Tightening Pore Serum fragrance free?

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

Does Moringa Tightening Pore Serum contain alcohol?

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

Is Moringa Tightening Pore Serum silicone free?

No — it contains Caprylyl Methicone.

Does Moringa Tightening Pore Serum contain essential oils?

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

Is Moringa Tightening Pore Serum paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Moringa Tightening Pore Serum?

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

When should I apply Moringa Tightening Pore Serum?

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

How many ingredients does Moringa Tightening Pore Serum have?

It lists 45 ingredients, of which 11 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Moringa Tightening Pore Serum?

Ilso.

Brand
Ilso

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