1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida
NEOGEN
Real Ferment Micro Serum
face serum
NEOGEN
face serum
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Take the skin testA follow-up to the intensely hydrating Neogen Dermalogy Micro Essence, the micro serum delivers a concentrated boost of nutrients and antioxidants to skin. With a formula that includes 61% fermented ingredients, Neogen Real Ferment Micro Serum is a gel-like serum that instantly absorbs into skin and infuses it with elasticity-improving bifida ferment lysate and saccharomyces ferment filtrate.
Real Ferment Micro Serum is a cushioning serum from NEOGEN. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 43 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. 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 Panthenol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate and Centella Asiatica Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced 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 and firmness signalling. 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.
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.
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
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
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.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Betula Alba Juice is the sap of the Birch, Betula alba L., Betulaceae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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)
6th 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
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dimethicone
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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**
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
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.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
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 43 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
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.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Betula Alba Juice is the sap of the Birch, Betula alba L., Betulaceae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Rice Ferment Filtrate (sake) is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Oryza sativa
6th 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
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dimethicone
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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**
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monococonut acid ester (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
23rd 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)
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactobacillus is one or more species of the microorganism, Lactobacillus
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
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.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
31st 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
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-trienone; 2-Hydroxytropone
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract is the extract of the fermentation of Resveratrol by the microorganism, Pichia
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
36th 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.
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ascorbic acid
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39-decamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38-tetracontadecaenyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-, (all-E)-
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid, (+/-)-
41st 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
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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Numbuzin
Shares 8 key ingredients with Real Ferment Micro Serum: Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Bifida Ferment Lysate
Dr.Melaxin
Shares 8 key ingredients with Real Ferment Micro Serum: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate
Medicube
Shares 8 key ingredients with Real Ferment Micro Serum: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane
NEOGEN
Shares 7 key ingredients with Real Ferment Micro Serum: Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol
BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE, BETULA ALBA JUICE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, RICE FERMENT FILTRATE, GLYCERIN, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ASPERGILLUS FERMENT, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, NIACINAMIDE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, POLYACRYLATE-13, WATER, PANTHENOL, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYISOBUTENE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE 20, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, LACTOBACILLUS, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ADENOSINE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TROPOLONE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, PICHIA/RESVERATROL FERMENT EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, GLUTATHIONE, ASCORBIC ACID, UBIQUINONE, THIOCTIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA.
NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBIC ACID.
After cleansing and toning, apply this serum after your essence when your skin is still damp. Pump a pea-sized amount of the serum onto clean fingers and smooth over skin, gently patting to help absorption.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced 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.
8 ingredients could feed malassezia: Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactobacillus. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they 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.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide, Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 43 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
NEOGEN.
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