Avène Physiolift Night Smoothing Night Balm
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Visibly firms and plumps the skin whilst restoring a luminous and firmer skin tone. Suitable for sensitive skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Physiolift Night balm, enriched with vitamin A precursor, is clinically shown to reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, plump the skin and help reduce appearance of fatigue.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Clinically proven to reduces the appearance of deep wrinkles and furrows, plump the skin and help eliminate signs of fatigue for skin that is firmer and more luminous.”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinal. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, RetinalMedium 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%
Isohexadecane~8.7–10.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneDimethicone~4.2–5.1%
- 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 DimethiconeCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.2–3.9%
- 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~2.4–2.9%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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~1.7–2.1%
- 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 alcoholPentylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.5%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearate1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.85%
- 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 acetateAscophyllum nodosum extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractBht~0.45–0.7%
Ceteareth-33~0.5–0.75%
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.4–0.6%
- 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~0.3–0.55%
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHesperidin methyl chalcone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to be able to improve the appearance of undereye darkness but evidence is missing. Can be an allergen and cause irritation
More about Hesperidin methyl chalconeMethyldihydrojasmonate~0.2–0.4%
Pvp~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpCi 17200~0.15–0.3%
Retinal~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
More about RetinalSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateWater~0.1–0.15%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Bht, Ceteareth-33, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Parfum, Hesperidin methyl chalcone, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Pvp, Ci 17200, Retinal, Sodium hyaluronate, 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 Night Smoothing Night BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Eau Thermale AveneFace PhysioLift: Smoothing Regenerating Night Balm | Eczema HoneyConcentrated Cocktail Renewal Cream | Skin FunctionalUltimate Ageing Moisturiser, All Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 90% | 90% |
| Price | $28.00 | $31.27+$3.27 | $19.95−$8.05 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Colloidal Oatmeal | Nonapeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Hesperidin methyl chalcone - a new cosmetic contact allergenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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