ACURE Ultra Hydrating Overnight Dream Cream

ACURE Ultra Hydrating Overnight Dream Cream

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Persea gratissima oil + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“Provides nourishing hydration”
Source: Lila Beauty

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: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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: cannabis sativa seed oil, persea gratissima oil.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~4.2–5.1%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~3.8–4.6%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.9–2.4%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–1.7%
Simmondsia chinensis seed extractKey active· EmollientEffect: HighPlant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.3–1.5%
Cannabis sativa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer~0.3–0.55%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.3–0.55%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.2%
Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~2.8–3.4%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.6–2%
Glyceryl undecylenate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation~0.3–0.6%
Anti-aging
Melatonin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - melatonin - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient melatonin might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

MelatoninEffect: LowA compound that can regulate sleep cycles in humans and animals. When used in cosmetics, comes from plant sources. It can work as anti-oxidant in skin when applied topically in skincare~0.3–0.55%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Melatonin, Punica granatum extract + 6 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (melatonin, punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

MelatoninKey activeEffect: MediumA compound that can regulate sleep cycles in humans and animals. When used in cosmetics, comes from plant sources. It can work as anti-oxidant in skin when applied topically in skincare~0.3–0.55%
Punica granatum extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective~0.15–0.3%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~4.2–5.1%
Aspalathus linearis leaf extractEffect: LowPlant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking~0.25–0.45%
Euterpe oleracea fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin~0.2–0.35%
Calendula officinalis flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating~0.2–0.4%
Rosa canina fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking~0.15–0.25%
Rubus fruticosus fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.1–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cinnamomum camphora oil + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 24 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Cinnamomum camphora oil—High~0.55–0.8%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Citrus sinensis fruit extract—High~0.45–0.65%est.
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~3.8–4.6%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~4.2–5.1%est.
Glyceryl laurateHelps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulationsMedium~1–1.2%est.
Juniperus virginiana oilCedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Glyceryl undecylenateHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skinMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Punica granatum extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effectiveMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Rubus fruticosus fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.2–0.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Persea gratissima oil~3.8–4.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.2–5.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Glyceryl stearate citrate~2.8–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cetyl alcohol~1.9–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.4–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed extract~1.3–1.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl laurate~1–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations

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Phenethyl alcohol~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Cinnamomum camphora oil~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Citrus limon peel oil~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
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

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Myroxylon balsamum pereirae balsam oil~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Citrus sinensis fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Elettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Piper nigrum fruit oil~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Canarium luzonicum gum nonvolatiles~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Dipteryx odorata seed oil~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Vetiveryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Mentha piperita oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Juniperus virginiana oil~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Jasminum officinale oil~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Glyceryl undecylenate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cannabis sativa seed oil~0.3–0.55%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Citric acid~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Melatonin~0.3–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

A compound that can regulate sleep cycles in humans and animals. When used in cosmetics, comes from plant sources. It can work as anti-oxidant in skin when applied topically in skincare

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Sodium phytate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Glycerin~0.3–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Glycerin
Aspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking

More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extract
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

More about Calendula officinalis flower extract
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Punica granatum extract~0.15–0.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

More about Punica granatum extract
Rosa canina fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

More about Rosa canina fruit extract
Rubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Lauric acid~0.2–0.4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

More about Lauric acid
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Lentinus edodes extract~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Persea gratissima oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Glyceryl laurate, Phenethyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cinnamomum camphora oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Myroxylon balsamum pereirae balsam oil, Citrus sinensis fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Canarium luzonicum gum nonvolatiles, Dipteryx odorata seed oil, Vetiveryl acetate, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Mentha piperita oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Jasminum officinale oil, Glyceryl undecylenate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Citric acid, Melatonin, Sodium phytate, Glycerin, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Lauric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Lentinus edodes extract

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