Review of Clarisonic Opal Anti-Aging Sea Serum

[I reviewed the Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System Monday and the dispenser cap design yesterday.]

Today let me tell you about the Clarisonic Anti-Aging Sea Serum itself.

The serum was developed by immunologist Dr. Robb Akridge specifically for maximum penetration by sonic application. It is Glycerin and Dimethicone based for a silky feel. It’s paraben free and contains some unique “marine extracts and botanicals to hydrate, firm, tighten and protect”.

The formula is antioxidant-rich and quite complex, so I’ve annotated many of the ingredients to help you sort through them.

Annotated Ingredients: Water, Epilobium Angustifolium Leaf/Stem Extract (Canadian Willowherb – anti-irritant, anti-bacterial), Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Glycosaminoglycans (marine-derived skin-identical ingredient), PEG-8 Dimethicone, Kigelia Africana (Sausage Tree) Fruit Extract (anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, antioxidant), Silanetriol Trehalose Ether (Selaginella desert resurrection plant derived organic Silicone), Saccharomyces Ferment (antioxidant), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract (anti-irritant, skin firming), Ceratonia Siliqua (Locust Bean) Gum (emollient), Hydrolyzed Casein (water-binding, antioxidant), Laminaria Saccharina (Atlantic Kelp) Extract (hydrating, anti-acne), Algae Extract (thickening water-binding agent, antioxidant), Pullulan (water-binding thickening agent, antioxidant), Skeletonema Costatum Extract (antioxidant, anti-bacterial), Acetyl Citrull Amino Arginine (antioxidant), Arginine PCA (antioxidant), Plankton Extract, Soluble Collagen, Chrondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract (thickener), Chrondrus Crispus (Carrageenan - thickener), Niacinamide (cell-communicating ingredient that supports the skin’s normal renovation process), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C – antioxidant), Bisabolol (antioxidant), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract (skin conditioner), Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Sodium PCA, Urea, Trehalose (Selaginella desert resurrection plant derived water-binding agent), Sodium Hyaluronate (water-binding agent), Polyquaternium-51, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCL, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide.

Tomorrow: the wrap-up of my Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System review. Please come back.

Tags: anti-aging skincare, home-use skincare device, facial vibrator, facial massage, help ingredients penetrate, puffy eye treatment, eye lines treatment, anti-aging serum