Payot Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum

Payot

Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum

face serum

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
44%
Combination (dry)
44%
Balanced
74%
Combination (oily)
96%
Oily
96%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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The rehydrating serum for thirsty skin. Formulated with an adaptogenic duo of purple laver and reishi mushroom, paired with high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, this facial serum intensely recharges the skin with water and reactivates its natural hydrating power. It helps counter daily environmental stressors — climate fluctuations, pollution — and delivers tailored hydration that holds for 72 hours, whatever the season or surroundings.

Key Insights

Benefits

3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

1
Hyaluronic acid

Risks

2
Alcohol
Synthetic polymer

About Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum

Overview

Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum is a watery-light serum from Payot. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 17 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, Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin, 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, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin and C15-19 Alkane.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Sodium Benzoate and Sodium Hyaluronate.

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. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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 essential-oil-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

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 essential oils
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol high in the list

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

A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.

Skin concerns

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

Helps with

  • Hydration 4 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 3 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 1 ingredient

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control 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.

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

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

C15-C19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 15 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

Hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

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

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing

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

Codium Tomentosum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Codium tomentosum, Codiaceae

Anti-Aging

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

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

Hydration Anti-Aging

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 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 None

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.

Active ingredients (1)

Supporting ingredients (16)

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

Aqua Butylene Glycol Alcohol Denat. C15-19 Alkane Codium Tomentosum Extract Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Glycerin Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Xanthan Gum C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate C20-22 Alcohols Sodium Hydroxide Parfum Chlorphenesin Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

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

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

  • Drying alcohol

    Alcohol Denat.

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)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

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
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Recorded ingredient risks
Alcohol, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 17 ingredients on the label.

6
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

3
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

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 Aqua 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.

Water

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 Alcohol Denat. Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent, Preservative

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

Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol that is denatured with one or more denaturing agents in accordance with the national legislation of each European Community (EU) country.

Alcohol
4 C15-19 Alkane Solvent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

C15-C19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 15 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Molecules, November 2020, pages 1–18
  • Oilseeds & Fats, Crops and Lipids, September-October 2018, pages 1–12
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

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

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

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

Codium Tomentosum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Codium tomentosum, Codiaceae

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is an extract of the caps and stalks of the Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, Polyporaceae

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

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethylacrylamide, lauryl methacrylate and laureth-4 methacrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate

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

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

Xanthan gum

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

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

C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate is a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric aicd and C20-22 Alcohols

12 C20-22 Alcohols 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.

C20-22 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic aliphatic alcohols with 20 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain

13 Sodium Hydroxide 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.

Sodium hydroxide

14 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

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

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

15 Chlorphenesin Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

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-(4-chlorophenoxy)-

16 Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

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

Sodium benzoate

17 Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

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

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum?

AQUA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALCOHOL DENAT., C15-19 ALKANE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CODIUM TOMENTOSUM EXTRACT, GANODERMA LUCIDUM EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, XANTHAN GUM, C20-22 ALKYL PHOSPHATE, C20-22 ALCOHOLS, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PARFUM, CHLORPHENESIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE.

What are the active ingredients in Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum?

SODIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum?

Morning and evening on clean skin, just before your cream.

What skin types is Adaptogen Rehydrating 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 Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum fungal acne safe?

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

Can I use Adaptogen Rehydrating 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 Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum contain alcohol?

Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..

Is Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum silicone free?

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

Does Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum contain essential oils?

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

Is Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum?

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

How many ingredients does Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum have?

It lists 17 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Adaptogen Rehydrating Serum?

Payot.

Brand
Payot

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