ARK Skincare Age Defend Regenerating Night Treatment
Works for
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Ubiquinone + 2 moreMay help
“Conditioning agents ensure dry patches are gone for good and encourage improved elasticity for a more youthful look.”
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 7 moreWorks
“Using active ingredients and antioxidants to energise and fatty acids for a more hydrated feel, the skin will feel smooth and supple to touch.”
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.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.7–5.6%
- 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 triglycerideCetyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterActinidia chinensis seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Glyceryl stearate se~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePassiflora edulis seed oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
More about Passiflora edulis seed oilAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCandelilla cera~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.75%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Nymphaea coerulea flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Phytic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidParfum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAlcohol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 AlcoholLecithin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLimonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneRetinyl palmitate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.3%
Ubiquinone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolCitric 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 acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Actinidia chinensis seed oil, Glyceryl stearate se, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Benzyl alcohol, Candelilla cera, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sodium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Nymphaea coerulea flower extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytic acid, Parfum, Alcohol, Lecithin, Limonene, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium benzoate, Geraniol, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Sorbic acid, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Citric acid
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| ARK SkincareAge Defend Regenerating Night TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | FormulystAnti-Aging Concentrate | TalikaSkintelligence Anti-Age Regenerating Serum | Dr. Barbara SturmThe Good C Vitamin C Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | — | $39.26 | $144.62 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Alpha-Arbutin | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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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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- 2Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
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- 4Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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