Formula · 8.2

Brand · 6.2

Librederm · caffeine + hyaluronic acid · Russia

LIBREDERM HyaluMax Hair Activator Serum

LIBREDERM HyaluMax Hair Activator Serum
8.2

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.6No proven effect when applied: biotin (vitamin b7)
  • Completeness for the purpose1.0For “hair shedding (topical)” — 100 %; below threshold: niacinamide (vitamin b3); a broad formula across 3 purposes
  • Tolerance1.0No ingredients from irritant or allergen lists
  • adults
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • atopic skin
  • dry skin
  • oily skin
  • acne-prone
  • children
  • colour-treated hair
  • babies
  • sensitive skinat 10 % flushing is possible
  • rosaceaask a dermatologist
Free from:
  • alcohol (alcohol denat) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “denatured alcohol” group — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • sulfates (SLS/SLES) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), sodium coco-sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium myreth sulfate, TEA-lauryl sulfate” group — a cleansing surfactant from the sulfate family but with an ethoxylated chain: it cleanses more gently than lauryl sulfate. Still not for those looking for a sulfate-free product.
  • formaldehyde releasers · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “formaldehyde releasers” group — preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI)” group — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • fragrance · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “fragrance and its allergens” group — the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works
  • parabens · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “parabens” group — preservatives; methyl- and ethylparaben are recognised as safe at permitted levels, propyl- and butyl- are limited by the EU to 0.14 %; a frequent buyer question rather than proven harm
  • mineral oils and petrolatum · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “petrolatum and mineral oils” group — purified cosmetic-grade petroleum products: form a protective barrier film; safety is established, a preference question; 0–2 of 5 (depends on the raw-material source), cosmetic white oil per DiNardo (2005) is non-comedogenic
  • soap · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “potassium soap (potassium cocoate), plant soap base (sodium palmate, sodium cocoate), tallow soap base (sodium tallowate)” group — liquid soap: fatty acids boiled with alkali. It cleanses well, but its acidity is around 9-10 against 5 for skin, which is why it often leaves tightness. The product is rinsed off, so the question is tolerance.
  • silicones · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “silicones” group — form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • gelatin in the coating · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “vegetarian coating” group — a plant-based tablet coating instead of gelatin; it keeps moisture out and makes swallowing easier
  • toning dyes · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “violet toning dyes” group — direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes
  • tar · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “wood (birch) tar” group — a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
What for: Topical products against shedding work weakly: only minoxidil is proven (a medicine we do not score); among cosmetics rosemary oil has moderate data, caffeine weak. The cause of shedding is found by tests: iron, thyroid, vitamin D.
When:
  • leave-on
  • morning
in the morning, under the eyes, patting in
When to expect an effect: puffiness — within an hour, briefly; dark circles — no effect to expect; hydration — immediately; lasting effect — 2–4 weeks; tone, pores — 4–8 weeks; sebum — 2–4; smoothness — right after use, until the next wash; no effect on growth or shedding should be expected; soothing — days; barrier — 2–4 weeks
What is normal: mild flushing in the first days at high concentration; with frequent use the hair may feel stiffer

Ingredients — 41 component · 6 work

What works: 6 of 41 ingredients: caffeine, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and 3 more. Topical products against shedding work weakly: only minoxidil is proven (a medicine we do not score); among cosmetics rosemary oil has moderate data, caffeine weak. The cause of shedding is found by tests: iron, thyroid, vitamin D.

Strengths: completeness for the purpose, tolerance

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: no proven effect when applied: biotin

Questions: no debatable ingredients in the formula

  • Hyaluronic acid + Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) — reinforce each othertwo humectants with different action: moisture plus soothing
  • AQUA base: coating, fillers · water — the solvent and base; listed first because there is more of it than anything else; in supplements — part of the capsule shell
  • PROPANEDIOL base: coating, fillers · a humectant and solvent from corn sugar: it holds water and helps actives dissolve. A gentler replacement for propylene glycol.
  • POLYSORBATE 80 base: coating, fillers · emulsifier in the coating; in cosmetics — a solubiliser; does not clog pores
  • CAFFEINE works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: caffeine
  • ARGININE base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • LACTIC ACID base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) GERM EXTRACT base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM EXTRACT base: coating, fillers · creates a protective layer between the skin and outside irritants
  • SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • SODIUM HYALURONATE works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: sodium hyaluronate
  • NIACINAMIDE works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: niacinamide
  • SODIUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE base: coating, fillers · makes hair softer and easier to comb
  • MALTODEXTRIN base: coating, fillers · carbohydrate filler
  • SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE label wording · an allergen (sodium (salt)) — matters when limiting salt, for example with blood pressure; the label says it is absent
  • TOCOPHERYL ACETATE base: coating, fillers · vitamin E at hundredths of a percent: keeps the oils of the formula (a cream or a capsule fill) from going rancid; at that share it protects the product, it is not vitamin E as an active
  • PYRIDOXINE HCL base: coating, fillers · vitamin B6 in a trace dose; applied topically it does not reach the hair or follicle — a label line that does not change how the product works
  • HYDROLYZED KERATIN works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: keratin hydrolysate
  • GLUCONOLACTONE base: coating, fillers · binds traces of metal from water that would spoil the product
  • CALCIUM GLUCONATE base: coating, fillers · draws water in and holds it in the upper layer of the skin
  • BIOTIN works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: biotin
  • SODIUM PCA base: coating, fillers · a component of the skin own moisturising factor: it draws water into the upper layer.
  • SODIUM LACTATE base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • ASPARTIC ACID base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • PCA base: coating, fillers · amino acids and PCA — substances the skin itself keeps in the outer layer to hold water; in a product they are humectants copying its own set
  • GLYCINE base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • ALANINE base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • SERINE base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • VALINE base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • PROLINE base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • THREONINE base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • ISOLEUCINE base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • HISTIDINE base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • PHENYLALANINE base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • PANTHENOL works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: panthenol
  • SILICA base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • SODIUM BENZOATE base: coating, fillers · a preservative both in cosmetics and in supplements: a salt of benzoic acid that works in an acidic medium. Permitted as food additive E211 and in cosmetics up to 0.5 %.
  • CHLORPHENESIN base: coating, fillers · a preservative, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. Permitted in the EU up to 0.3 %.
  • PHENOXYETHANOL base: coating, fillers · the most widespread cosmetic preservative: it keeps the product sterile. Permitted in the EU up to 1 %, recognised as safe at that level.
  • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL base: coating, fillers · a humectant that also holds bacteria back, which is why it often replaces part of the preservative.
  • TETRASODIUM EDTA base: coating, fillers · bind hard-water metals so the formula stays stable and the foam works
  • SODIUM HYDROXIDE base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener

LIBREDERM HyaluMax Hair Activator Serum is a product whose active ingredient is caffeine + hyaluronic acid + niacinamide (vitamin b3) + hydrolysed keratin. The concentration is not declared, but the active sits above the 1 % line in the list — a working share is likely. There is little evidence of effect: caffeine, hydrolysed keratin. The effect is moderately supported: hyaluronic acid, panthenol (pro-vitamin b5). The effect is supported by studies: niacinamide (vitamin b3). There is no evidence of effect: biotin (vitamin b7). The formula has 41 ingredients, 6 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Well-matched pairs in the formula: hyaluronic acid + panthenol (pro-vitamin b5). Topical products against shedding work weakly: only minoxidil is proven (a medicine we do not score); among cosmetics rosemary oil has moderate data, caffeine weak. The cause of shedding is found by tests: iron, thyroid, vitamin D. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), fragrance, parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, silicones, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, pregnancy, atopic skin, dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone, children, colour-treated hair, babies. sensitive skin, rosacea — ask a doctor. Use: in the morning, under the eyes, patting in. When to expect an effect: puffiness — within an hour, briefly; dark circles — no effect to expect. Label score — 8.2 out of 10 (no proven effect when applied: biotin (vitamin b7)). Per the pack: for external use, apply to the scalp, avoid contact with the eyes. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

Who it does not suit

When to stop: tightness in dry air — apply under a cream; persistent burning — stop

Per the maker's leaflet: Per the pack: for external use, apply to the scalp, avoid contact with the eyes. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

Is this product right for your hair?

The score describes the formula, not your hair: a sulfate shampoo suits an oily scalp and fails a dry, sensitive one. Tell us about your hair, scalp and the problem — shedding, dandruff, oiliness, dryness — and we will build a routine and say whether this product suits you.

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