Annemarie Borlind System Absolute Smoothing Day Cream
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MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks
“System Absolute Smoothing Day Cream”
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, glycerin.
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Anti-agingAscorbyl palmitate, TocopherolNot delivered
“99 Item # 10084711 Smoothens Fine Lines And Wrinkles Origin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Aroma, Parfum + 7 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~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–7.6%
- 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 triglycerideGlycerin~4.3–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateSorbitan stearate~2.3–2.8%
Glyceryl stearate~2–2.5%
- 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 stearateLauryl glucoside~1.8–2.2%
Sorbitol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlycine soja oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilGlycine soja extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose cocoate~0.55–0.85%
Stearic acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAroma~0.45–0.7%
Parfum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPalmitic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidBenzyl alcohol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumArginine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 ArginineAlcohol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 AlcoholHypericum perforatum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Echinacea angustifolia extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might contain antioxidants, have antibacterial effect and help reduce inflammation, but solid evidence is lacking. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea angustifolia extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractLauryl lactate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coumarin~0.25–0.4%
Linalool~0.25–0.4%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCetyl palmitate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPanthenyl ethyl ether~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about Panthenyl ethyl etherPhytantriol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bisabolol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractPyridoxine tripalmitate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Sorbitan stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Lauryl glucoside, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Glycine soja oil, Glycine soja extract, Sucrose cocoate, Stearic acid, Aroma, Parfum, Palmitic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Arginine, Alcohol, Hypericum perforatum extract, Echinacea angustifolia extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Lauryl lactate, Coumarin, Linalool, Ascorbyl palmitate, Lecithin, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cetyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Panthenyl ethyl ether, Phytantriol, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Pyridoxine tripalmitate, Citric acid
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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 BorlindSystem Absolute Smoothing Day CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Eau de JonzacPerfection Perfect Skin Smoothing Cream | APLBIntensive Repair Horse Oil Cream | Augustinus BaderThe Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | $120.00 | — | $24.00−$96.00 | $39.00−$81.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Niacinamide | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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