1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
VT Cosmetics
Reedle Shot Lifting Serum
face serum
VT Cosmetics
face serum
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Take the skin testThe VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Lifting Serum is a firming and skin-renewal treatment designed to improve elasticity, smooth fine lines, and enhance overall skin texture. Powered by VT’s advanced Reedle Shot technology, this serum helps boost the absorption of active ingredients, delivering targeted care deep into the skin. Its lightweight yet nourishing formula works to strengthen the skin barrier while promoting a more lifted and youthful appearance.
Reedle Shot Lifting Serum is a lightweight serum from VT Cosmetics, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 46 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. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Panthenol, 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 Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside and Asiaticoside.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin and Cholesterol.
Firmness signalling: Moderate. Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support, and here that comes from Adenosine, Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Alanine/histidine/lysine Polypeptide Copper HCL.
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 antioxidant protection and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, 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.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
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 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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.
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)
4th 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**
9th 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
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
heptyl undec-10-enoate
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate
21st 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
22nd 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.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Propolis Extract
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.
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 46 ingredients on the label.
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Dissolves and carries everything else
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how the product smells or looks
Calms visible redness and irritation
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
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 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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.
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)
4th 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**
5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycolipids are mixed substances which contain carbohydrates covalently attached to a lipid
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Bushnut, Macadamia ternifolia, Proteaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids
9th 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
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
heptyl undec-10-enoate
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Brassica Campestris Sterols is a mixture of sterols obtained from the Cabbage, Brassica campestris L., Brassicaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
N-Dodecanoylglutamic acid, esters with (3-.beta.)-sigmast-5-en-3-ol, docosanol, and 2-octyldodecanol
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate
17th 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
18th 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)-
19th 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’. '
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
21st 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
22nd 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
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Collagen Extract is an oil-soluble extract of Collagen
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Elastin is the hydrolysate of elastin derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silicon dioxide
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Raphanus sativus roots by the microorganism, Leuconostoc
28th 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)
29th 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
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tripeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide containing glycine, histidine, and lysine
31st 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
32nd 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
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polymer derived from alanine, histidine and lysine, copper derivative, hydrochloride
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lysine, synthetic pentapeptide with serine, and threonine, hexadecanoyl derivatives
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexapeptide-11 is a synthetic peptide containing Alanine, Phenylalanine, Proline and Valine residues
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexapeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide containing Glutamine, Glycine and Proline residues
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Liliaceae
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Nonapeptide-1 is a synthetic nonapeptide derived from arginine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, tryptophan and valine
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.
O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Extract of propolis wax
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WATER, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, GLYCOLIPIDS, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, SQUALANE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, HEPTYL UNDECYLENATE, BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS, CHOLESTEROL, PANTHENOL, PHYTOSTERYL/BEHENYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, CARBOMER, TROMETHAMINE, PARFUM, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ADENOSINE, COLLAGEN EXTRACT, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, SILICA, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, TRIPEPTIDE-1, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, ALANINE/HISTIDINE/LYSINE POLYPEPTIDE COPPER HCL, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, HEXAPEPTIDE-11, HEXAPEPTIDE-9, ANEMARRHENA ASPHODELOIDES ROOT EXTRACT, NONAPEPTIDE-1, TOCOPHEROL, MADECASSOSIDE, MADECASSIC ACID, ASIATICOSIDE, ASIATIC ACID, PROPOLIS EXTRACT.
NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, TRIPEPTIDE-1, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, HEXAPEPTIDE-11.
After cleansing and toning, apply an appropriate amount evenly to the face. Gently pat until fully absorbed. Follow with moisturiser.
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.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Heptyl Undecylenate. 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.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
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), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 46 ingredients, of which 10 are recorded as actives.
VT Cosmetics, a brand based in Korea.
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