Radiance booster

Description

AQUA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SACCHAROMYCES/XYLINUM/BLACK TEA FERMENT (Black tea ferments), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PERFUM (Perfume), PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Glycol), GLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, PPG-26-BUTETH-26, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL (Nonionic surfactant), HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, SODIUM CITRATE, UREA (Urea), HYDROLYZED SACCHARIDE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE (Vitamin C derivative), MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE, ALANINE (Amino acid), WISTERIA (Amino acid), CITRUS GRANDIS FRUIT EXTRACT (Grapefruit), Sweet orange fruit extract, LEMON FRUIT EXTRACT (Lemon), POTASSIUM SORBATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), CREATINE, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BIOTIN (Vitamin B8)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Sephora's Radiance Booster is primarily intended for dull, tired skin lacking luminosity, seeking to restore a more even and radiant complexion. This product aims to revitalize the skin, enhance its natural radiance, and provide light hydration. Based on my analysis, Sephora's formula is part of a modern approach, relying on active ingredients that are antioxidant, moisturizing, and energizing, suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula. First, the Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, a stable derivative of vitamin C, known for its antioxidant properties and its effect on skin radiance. It protects the skin from oxidative stress and promotes collagen synthesis. Next, the Black tea ferments (Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment) provide a revitalizing and energizing effect, improving skin texture and radiance. Finally, the Glycerine acts as a powerful humectant, maintaining skin hydration. The combination of these active ingredients gives the product overall effectiveness in terms of radiance, protection, and hydration.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this booster in the morning, on clean skin, before moisturizer or sunscreen. It can be incorporated into a routine with moisturizing (hyaluronic acid) or soothing active ingredients. However, it is best to avoid immediate combination with powerful exfoliating active ingredients (AHA/BHA acids) to limit the risk of irritation, especially on sensitive skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This booster stands out for its balanced formula, combining radiance, antioxidant protection, and hydration. Its light texture makes it pleasant to use every day. One slight drawback: it contains fragrance and potential allergens, which should be monitored in very reactive skin types. My medical opinion: an excellent choice for safely reviving the complexion's radiance.