1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
LANEIGE
Bouncy & Firm Serum
face serum
LANEIGE
face serum
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Take the skin testA Korean slow-aging serum that preventatively targets signs of aging by visibly firming and plumping the skin while protecting its moisture barrier.
Bouncy & Firm Serum is a lightweight serum from LANEIGE, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 37 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Glycerin and Methylpropanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol and Polyglycerin-3.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Isononyl Isononanoate, Beta-glucan, Niacinamide and Tocopherol.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Tocopherol.
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.
The formula contributes little or nothing on 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. 7 ingredients on the label have not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.
It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
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.
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 10–40% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
5th 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**
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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)
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriyl trioleate
15th 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)
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
17th 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
18th 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
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.
Linalool, Geraniol
Linalool, Geraniol
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 37 ingredients on the label.
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Changes how the product smells or looks
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
5th 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**
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Triglycerol
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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)
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriyl trioleate
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol
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)-
14th 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
15th 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)
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
17th 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
18th 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
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, polymer with tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one, reaction products with 1,6-diisocyanatohexane
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-ascorbic acid, tetraisohexadecanoate
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium metaphosphate
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Achillea Millefolium Extract is an extract of the leaves and flowers of the yarrow, Achillea millefolium L., Asteraceae
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Camellia Japonica Seed Extract is an extract derived from the seeds of the Camellia, Camellia japonica L., Theaceae
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid
29th 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
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Peony, Paeonia albiflora, Ranunculaceae
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Naturally occurring substances, soluble collagen
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 is the reaction product of acetic acid and Heptapeptide-4
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Peony, Paeonia albiflora, Ranunculaceae
34th 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
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 is product obtained by the acetylation of Tetrapeptide-2
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is the reaction product of acetic acid and Octapeptide-3
These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.
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PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYGLYCERIN-3, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, TRIOLEIN, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, TROMETHAMINE, CARBOMER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHEROL, ADENOSINE, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE, SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE, BETA-GLUCAN, XANTHAN GUM, LINALOOL, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT, CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED EXTRACT, GERANIOL, FERULIC ACID, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PAEONIA ALBIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT, SOLUBLE COLLAGEN, ACETYL HEPTAPEPTIDE-4, PAEONIA ALBIFLORA FLOWER EXTRACT, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2, ACETYL OCTAPEPTIDE-3.
NIACINAMIDE, ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, ACETYL OCTAPEPTIDE-3.
- Apply evenly to face AM & PM after cleansing and toning - For extra hydrated, plump-looking skin, apply a thin layer of the Bouncy & Firm Mask + the Bouncy & Firm Eye Sleeping Mask and leave on overnight - To finish off, swipe on the Bouncy & Firm Lip Treatment to reveal visibly firm, plump, and smooth lips
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.
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.
One ingredient could feed malassezia: Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.
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.
No — it contains Linalool, Geraniol.
Yes — it contains Linalool, Geraniol.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 37 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
LANEIGE, a brand based in Korea.
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