Alchimie Forever Skin Repair Gel
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 4 moreStrong evidence
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-6.
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: isopropyl myristate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extractLimited evidence
“Anti-aging benefits.”
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 - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Menthol + 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinPanthenol~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolC15-19 alkane~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkaneSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPolyglycerin-6~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-6Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 laurateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractSolanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Isopropyl myristate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzoic acid~0.1–0.35%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, C15-19 alkane, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyglycerin-6, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Menthol, Isopropyl myristate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
| Alchimie ForeverSkin Repair GelYOUR PRODUCT | PhytosurgenceVerdant Forcefield | Phytosurgence | Paula's choiceSkin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel Full size | BYOMAMoisturising Gel Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | $47.00 | $27.15−$19.85 | $31.00−$16.00 | $13.99−$33.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Alchimie Forever - Skin Repair Gel" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Alchimie Forever - Skin Repair Gel ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin and polyglycerin-6 in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (isopropyl myristate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 3.30% - 4.90%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 47.00$ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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