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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Physiolift Day Smoothing 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, sodium hyaluronate.
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-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Restore a smooth, youthful-looking complexion with the Physiolift DAY Smoothing Cream from Avène , a fast-absorbing moisturiser developed to boost the skin's luminosity.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.9–8.5%
- 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 triglycerideDimethicone~4.5–5.6%
- 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 DimethiconeButylene glycol~3.2–3.9%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.5–3.1%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~1.8–2.2%
- 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 butterGlyceryl stearate~1.5–1.9%
- 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-100 stearate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateBehenyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholBis-peg-12 dimethicone beeswax~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.55–0.85%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerAscophyllum nodosum extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Ascophyllum nodosum extractCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetearyl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideDimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerDisodium edta~0.35–0.6%
Parfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMica~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPvp~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpSilica~0.4–0.6%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 acetateTocopheryl glucoside~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Tocopheryl glucosideWater~0.1–0.2%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Bis-peg-12 dimethicone beeswax, 1,2-hexanediol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl glucoside, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Parfum, Mica, Pvp, Silica, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopheryl glucoside, Water, Xanthan gum
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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.
| AvènePhysiolift Day Smoothing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Eau Thermale AveneFace PhysioLift: Smoothing Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% |
| Price | $27.00 | $27.70+$0.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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