Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingTripeptide-3, Panthenol + 15 moreStrong evidence
“Based on the exclusive Ao STM Complex, AHAVA’s clinically proven, wrinkle-smoothing patent, together with actives that “fill in” and plump facial areas that have lost volume and smoothness.”
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, polyglycerin-3.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalene.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, tripeptide-3
Anti-agingTripeptide-3, Tocopherol + 1 moreModerate evidence
“Based on the exclusive Ao STM Complex, AHAVA’s clinically proven, wrinkle-smoothing patent, together with actives that “fill in” and plump facial areas that have lost volume and smoothness.”
This product contains tripeptide-3. 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Squalene, Dunaliella salina extract + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (squalene) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 3 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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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinTribehenin~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSqualene~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneTrehalose~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerSilica~1.7–2.1%
Glyceryl stearate~1.4–1.7%
- 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 stearateSodium potassium aluminum silicate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jojoba esters~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersCetyl alcohol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholNiacinamide~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideTitanium dioxide~0.95–1.15%
- 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 dioxideCi 77891~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Phenoxyethanol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerButylene glycol~0.5–0.7%
- 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 glycolBehenyl behenate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tripeptide-3~0.45–0.65%
Panthenol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCeteth-20~0.55–0.8%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Calotropis procera callus extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysiphonia elongata extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Acacia decurrens flower wax~0.4–0.6%
Helianthus annuus seed wax~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxPeg-75 stearate~0.4–0.6%
Steareth-20~0.35–0.65%
Polyglycerin-3~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolDunaliella salina extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractHydrogenated polydecene~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneEthyl lauroyl arginate hcl~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhoenix dactylifera fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMaris aqua~0.2–0.35%
Sea water~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterHexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Tribehenin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalene, Trehalose, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Silica, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium potassium aluminum silicate, Jojoba esters, Cetyl alcohol, Niacinamide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Butylene glycol, Behenyl behenate, Tripeptide-3, Panthenol, Ceteth-20, Chlorphenesin, Calotropis procera callus extract, Polysiphonia elongata extract, Sodium benzoate, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Peg-75 stearate, Steareth-20, Polyglycerin-3, Tocopherol, Dunaliella salina extract, Hydrogenated polydecene, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Citric acid, Phoenix dactylifera fruit extract, Parfum, Maris aqua, Unknown, Sea water, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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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.
| AhavaDeep Wrinkle FillerYOUR PRODUCT | OlaySuper Collagen Cream | KAINECaffetinal Cream 50ml | Chemist ConfessionsMr. Reliable Lightweight Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 81% | 81% | 81% |
| Price | $100.19 | $34.94−$65.25 | $26.37−$73.82 | $42.00−$58.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 8 of 13 | 7 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | Retinal | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Ahava - Deep Wrinkle Filler" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, polyglycerin-3, trehalose and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalene and cetyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (tripeptide-3 0.45% - 0.65%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 105.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Squalene and its potential clinical useseuropepmc.org
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- 4Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxidesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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