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MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks
“Vitamin c face cream”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, dimethicone.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid ~1.4–1.7%Under-dosed
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCyclopentasiloxane~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHexanediol~1.8–2.2%
Glycereth-26~1.5–1.9%
Ascorbic acid~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidTocopheryl acetate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateArginine~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePersea gratissima fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractArgania spinosa kernel extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bertholletia excelsa seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia japonica seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilPersea gratissima oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus paradisi seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus unshiu fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Citrus junos fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractDimethicone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePolysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSorbitan olivate~0.25–0.45%
Palm acid~0.25–0.5%
Stearic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholArachidic acid~0.3–0.6%
Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lauric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidMyristic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidOleic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidParfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Unknown, Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Ascorbic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Arginine, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Bertholletia excelsa seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus paradisi seed extract, Citrus unshiu fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Citrus junos fruit extract, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Polysorbate 60, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sorbitan olivate, Palm acid, Stearic acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium edta, Alcohol, Arachidic acid, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Oleic acid, Parfum, Unknown
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| 7daysVitamin c face creamYOUR PRODUCT | JASONVitamin E 25000 IU Facial Moisturizers | DecortéPrime Latte Essential Concentrate Cream | Cellex-CAdvanced C Skin Tightening Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 87% | 87% |
| Price | $25.99 | — | $49.80+$23.81 | $69.89+$43.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Mineral Oil | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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