Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 15 moreWorks well
“Minimise signs of ageing in a prime giveaway area with Algenist’s Firming & Lifting Neck Cream, an ultra-firming, moisturising cream designed specifically for the delicate skin around your neck and décolleté.”
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, parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 2 moreMay help
“This visibly tightens and lifts skin, leaving everything looking smoother, visibly revived and minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to create a more youthful, vibrant look.”
This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isononyl isononanoate~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateDimethicone~4.3–5.2%
- 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 DimethiconeButyrospermum parkii butter~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~1.9–2.4%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2.1%
- 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 triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.9%
- 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 alcoholPpg-3 benzyl ether myristate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan stearate~0.95–1.2%
Glyceryl stearate~0.75–1.1%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePentylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolParachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Compounds extracted from green algae that could help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skincare products (topical applicaiton) is missing. Helps moisturize the skin by attracting water to its upper layer
More about Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharidesHydrolyzed quinoa~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed quinoaHydrolyzed rice protein~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinNannochloropsis oculata extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A microalgae extract that helps to attact water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Nannochloropsis oculata extractPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterApium graveolens callus extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tapioca starch~0.25–0.5%
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPullulan~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan laurate~0.25–0.5%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- 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 crosspolymerHydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHexylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Polysorbate 20~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isononyl isononanoate, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Sorbitan stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Pentylene glycol, Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides, Hydrolyzed quinoa, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Nannochloropsis oculata extract, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Apium graveolens callus extract, Tapioca starch, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Pullulan, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan laurate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Carbomer, Hexylene glycol, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 20, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| AlgenistFirming & Lifting Neck CreamYOUR PRODUCT | DRMTLGYAdvanced Neck Cream | SBSInterFuse Treatment Cream FACE & NECK | skinbetter science | No7Restore & Renew Face & Neck MULTI ACTION Night Cream Enhanced Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 66% | 62% |
| Price | — | $47.38 | $210.00 | $44.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Algenist - Firming & Lifting Neck Cream" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin, parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides, hydrolyzed rice protein, butylene glycol and caprylyl 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). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride and dimethicone 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 (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.60%, acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.30% - 0.55% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 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 amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, 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 78.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Microalgal polysaccharide compositionspatents.google.com
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