Alverde

Alverde Vital Plus Day Cream

Name: Alverde - Vital Plus Day Cream
Brand: Alverde

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

14 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Vital Plus Day Cream”

From product name

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 lactate.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, plukenetia volubilis seed oil.

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~3–3.7%

Argania spinosa kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~1–1.2%

Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~5.6–6.8%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.25–0.45%

Plukenetia volubilis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid~0.6–0.9%

Sodium lactateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product~1.4–1.7%

Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineKey activeEffect: MediumIs claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness~0.3–0.55%

Brassica campestris sterolsKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.55%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.3–2.9%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2–2.4%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~0.75–1.1%

Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~1.7–2%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedEffect: HighA 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~0.5–0.75%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

10 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Malva sylvestris flower extract + 8 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~4.2–5.1%est.

Malva sylvestris flower extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.5–0.75%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~5.6–6.8%est.

Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~1.4–1.7%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1–1.2%est.

Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.45–0.65%est.

Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.2–0.4%est.

Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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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

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.5–0.75%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~5.6–6.8%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.3–2.9%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycine soja oil~5.6–6.8%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Alcohol denat.~4.2–5.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Glycerin~3–3.7%

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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Cetearyl alcohol~2.3–2.9%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Cetyl alcohol~2–2.4%

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 citrate~1.7–2%

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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Sodium lactate~1.4–1.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Silica~1.5–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~1–1.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.75–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Plukenetia volubilis seed oil~0.6–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid

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Malva sylvestris flower extract~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–0.75%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Xanthan gum~0.4–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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.

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Brassica campestris sterols~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Levulinic acid~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Sodium levulinate~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycine soja oil, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Sodium lactate, Silica, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Hydrogenated lecithin, Brassica campestris sterols, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Citral, Farnesol