Absolution La Creme du Jour Antioxidant Day Cream
Works for
MoisturizingSesamum indicum seed oil, Glycerin + 15 moreWorks
“- An intensive moisturiser to nourish and balance the skin”
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:
calcium pca, 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: cera alba, myristyl myristate.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus aurantium leaf oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWater~11–17%
Sesamum indicum seed oil~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated lecithin~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateMyristyl myristate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateSqualane~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneAlcohol~1.1–1.7%
- 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 AlcoholCera alba~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaGlyceryl stearate~0.9–1.3%
- 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 stearateBorago officinalis seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractOlea europaea leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractCalcium pca~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Calcium pcaC12-16 alcohols~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsCentella asiatica extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractCitrus aurantium leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
Camellia oleifera leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilBenzyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMica~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitrus aurantium flower oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium pca~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaTitanium dioxide~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideLevulinic acid~0.2–0.7%
Sodium levulinate~0.2–0.75%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%
Palmitic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidTerpineol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGeraniol~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Myristyl myristate, Squalane, Alcohol, Cera alba, Glyceryl stearate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Calcium pca, C12-16 alcohols, Centella asiatica extract, Citrus aurantium leaf oil, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Mica, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Tocopherol, Sodium pca, Titanium dioxide, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Terpineol, Citric acid, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
| AbsolutionLa Creme du Jour Antioxidant Day CreamYOUR PRODUCT | RITUALSThe Ritual of Namaste Active Firming Day Cream | Fleur & BeeCrème de la Cream / Natural Moisturizer | Laboratoire ACMRosakalm Anti-Redness Cream | |
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| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $46.30 | $80.00 | $14.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Niacinamide | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | 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 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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