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“Brand from South Korea ANACIS. Benefits A powerful facial moisturizer with hypoallergenic formula which deeply penetrates to help hydrate, nourish and improve dry skin.”
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:
arginine, betaine.
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: arginine, beeswax.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea


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Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaOne 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 GlycerinA 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 triglycerideUsed 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 glycolA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineA 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 butterAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPure 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 TocopherolMight have some moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be added to products to create a nice smell.
More about Hydrolyzed viola tricolor extractHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractA plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractCan 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 extractWater, Urea, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Beeswax, Cocos nucifera oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Sorbitan stearate, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Betaine, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Squalane, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Cetearyl olivate, Arginine, Sorbitan olivate, Chlorphenesin, Krameria triandra root extract, Mentha piperita extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hyaluronic acid, Allantoin, Hexadecane, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetradecane, Caprylyl glycol, Dodecane, Octadecane, Pentylene glycol, Hydrolyzed lupine protein, Eicosane, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hinokitiol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Camellia japonica seed oil, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract
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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.
| ANACISLithemis SC Intensive CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ElishacoyHydro Save Plan Cream | MEDI-PEELCENCICA ALLA CREAM | Elizabeth GrantHydra Cell Active Ultimate Hydration Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | $21.15 | $19.00−$2.15 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 16 | 9 of 16 | 7 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Based on the ingredients included, "ANACIS - Lithemis SC Intensive Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Urea, arginine, betaine, glycerin and hyaluronic acid in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Arginine, beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil and squalane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, allantoin, jojoba oil, stearic acid and butyrospermum parkii butterThis moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 21.15$ in the United States.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
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