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Anti-agingSodium ascorbyl phosphateNot delivered
“Tighten Firm and Refine Ideal for all skin types the Face-Firming Gel improves the skin's appearance due to visible contour loss, uneven complexion and mild redness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, BetaineWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Alcohol, Aroma + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~7.1–10.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinXanthan gum~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBetaine~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosidePolyglyceryl-10 laurate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateAdansonia digitata leaf extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateBabassu oil polyglyceryl-4 esters~0.35–0.85%
Aroma~0.3–0.75%
Parfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumRanunculus ficaria extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adansonia digitata fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Equisetum arvense extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractHexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Fomes officinalis extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin
More about Fomes officinalis extractCitric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractLimonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Betaine, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Adansonia digitata leaf extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Babassu oil polyglyceryl-4 esters, Aroma, Parfum, Ranunculus ficaria extract, Adansonia digitata fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Fomes officinalis extract, Citric acid, Linalool, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Limonene, Citronellol
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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.
| Annemarie BorlindFace-Firming GelYOUR PRODUCT | Spotles SKNJelly Cleanser | LumeneNordic Hydra [LÄHDE] Fresh Moisture 24H Water Gel | REVOLUTION SKINCAREHydration Boost Moisture Gel with Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | $58.00 | $8.90−$49.10 | $17.30−$40.70 | $9.27−$48.73 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Annemarie Borlind - Face-Firming Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (betaine 1.70% - 2.50% and glycerin 3.30% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 69.97CA$ in Canada and from 32.99$ up to 54.99$ 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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