Annie's Way Rose Nourishing & Hydrating Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Glycerin + 11 moreStrong evidence
“Rose Nourishing & Hydrating 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:
glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
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: chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8Moderate evidence
“Brand from Taiwan Annie's Way. The combination of three types of rose extract produce excellent anti-aging effects. Red rose nourished and hydrates. Black rose rejuvenates and repairs. White rose brightens and illuminates.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. This ingredient 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa alba flower extract + 4 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~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.5–8.2%
- 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 glycolRosa damascena flower water~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinRosa canina fruit oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilSodium hyaluronate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateChondrus crispus extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractCyclopentasiloxane~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone~1.1–1.7%
- 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 DimethiconeSaccharide isomerate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomeratePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizatePeg-10 dimethicone~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolRosa alba flower extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salvia sclarea extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Salvia sclarea extractAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.1–0.45%
- 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 hexapeptide-8Parfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateRosa hybrid flower extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Rosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Rosa canina fruit oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Chondrus crispus extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Saccharide isomerate, Phenoxyethanol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Propanediol, Rosa alba flower extract, Salvia sclarea extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Parfum, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Rosa hybrid flower extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| Annie's WayRose Nourishing & Hydrating CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderRevitalizing Supreme+ Moisturizer Youth Power Creme | NellaHoney 1 Snail Ultra Moisture Cream Premium | Beauty PieSuper Healthy Skin Über Youth Eye Energy Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | $30.50 | $25.66−$4.84 | $18.30−$12.20 | $48.13+$17.63 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Glucosamine | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Alteromonas Ferment Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Annie's Way - Rose Nourishing & Hydrating Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, glycerin, saccharide isomerate, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol 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). Rosa canina fruit oil, chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane 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 (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.45%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, 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
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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 30.50$ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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