Works for
3 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing24 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Night Charge 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:
acetyl hydroxyproline, artemia extract.
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: dimethicone, acetyl hydroxyproline.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, petrolatum
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Using these technologies, the brand created nano-ingredients for improved absorption into skin; three types of collagen to restore moisture, elasticity and firmness; a combined antioxidant ingredient that boosts the skin's rejuvenating power; and a light-analyzing powder that makes skin look smoother and more even-toned.”
This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester. 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.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
“The brand is best known for its award-winning UV Protection Brightening Set, which blocks UVA rays to minimize dark spots and create translucent skin.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Its cosmetics range targets concerns such as signs of aging, dark spots and uneven skin tone, dry skin, loss of firmness, visible pores, and acne.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.8–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated poly(c6-12 olefin)~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Petrolatum~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumButylene glycol~2.2–2.7%
- 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 glycolPentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateBehenyl alcohol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPeg-60 glyceryl isostearate~1.4–1.7%
Maltitol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilDimethicone~0.65–1%
- 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 DimethiconeStearyl alcohol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.45–0.7%
- 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 stearatePeg-6~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Peg-32~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Microcrystalline wax~0.35–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolSodium citrate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 citrateArtemia extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Artemia extractOenothera biennis seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence is lacking
More about Oenothera biennis seed extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractSoluble collagen~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenHydrolyzed collagen~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenAcetyl hydroxyproline~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that can support ceramides production in skin and reduce water-loss
More about Acetyl hydroxyprolineHaematococcus pluvialis oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trehalose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseRosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.15–0.25%
- 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 dipeptide-1 cetyl esterStearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateTrimethylsiloxysilicate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicateCyclopentasiloxane~0.2–0.35%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLaureth-3~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.4%
- 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 triglyceridePolyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleatePolyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateSucrose stearate~0.15–0.3%
Lecithin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinParfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated poly(c6-12 olefin), Petrolatum, Butylene glycol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Behenyl alcohol, Peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, Maltitol, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Dimethicone, Stearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-6, Peg-32, Microcrystalline wax, Tocopherol, Sodium citrate, Artemia extract, Oenothera biennis seed extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Soluble collagen, Hydrolyzed collagen, Acetyl hydroxyproline, Haematococcus pluvialis oil, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Trehalose, Rosa damascena flower oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Laureth-3, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Sucrose stearate, Lecithin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
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| ASTALIFTNight Charge CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SeroVitalBeauty SuddenlySmooth Gentle RetinAll Treatment | Farm StayCeramide Firming Facial Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 50% |
| Price | $88.10 | $62.30−$25.80 | $13.05−$75.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "ASTALIFT - Night Charge Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. 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. Humectants in this product (acetyl hydroxyproline, artemia extract, glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen and soluble collagen) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, acetyl hydroxyproline, hydrolyzed collagen, limnanthes alba seed oil and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.15% - 0.25%). 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
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 from 88.10$ up to 95.30$ 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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