Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing21 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“OsmoTec restores osmotic equilibrium to the cells, thus increasing the skin’s moisture levels.”
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:
erythritol, 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: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, panthenol
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“A light, 24-hour cream to reduce expression lines.”
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 1 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~45–55%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilSqualane~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneEthylhexyl isononanoate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
More about Ethylhexyl isononanoateSesamum indicum seed oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilPersea gratissima oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilHydrogenated vegetable glycerides~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable glyceridesCetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- 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 alcoholPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateBrassica campestris sterols~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- 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 acetateErythritol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydrogenated palm glycerides~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesPanthenol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDimethicone~0.45–0.65%
- 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 DimethiconeIsomalt~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltParfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCarbomer~0.25–0.5%
- 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 CarbomerXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AlcoholCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.5%
- 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 triglycerideSodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Homarine hcl~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help to improve skin hydration levels
More about Homarine hclPantolactone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneRhododendron ferrugineum leaf cell culture extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.1–0.25%
- 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 hexapeptide-8Ascorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCitric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLactic acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidAscorbic acid~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Squalane, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Cetearyl alcohol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Brassica campestris sterols, Tocopheryl acetate, Erythritol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Isomalt, Parfum, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Homarine hcl, Pantolactone, Rhododendron ferrugineum leaf cell culture extract, Lecithin, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Ascorbic acid
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| BABORSkinovage Mimical Control CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MDOIntense Hydrating Moisturizer | MDO by Simon Ourian MDD. Intense Hydrating Moisturizer | M-61Hydraboost Rich Cream | |
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| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 59% |
| Price | $66.04 | $104.44+$38.40 | $104.44+$38.40 | $94.00+$27.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 11 | 9 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Urea | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "BABOR - Skinovage Mimical Control Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, panthenol, erythritol, glycerin and isomalt 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). Emollients in this formulation (persea gratissima oil, sesamum indicum seed oil, dimethicone, squalane and brassica campestris sterols) 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
- This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.05% - 0.05%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.25%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, 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
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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