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BABOR Skinovage Vitalizing Cream Rich 5.2

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Anti-aging

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Key actives

Lactic acid 0.25% - 0.45%Butyrospermum parkii butter 2% - 2.4%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "BABOR - Skinovage Vitalizing Cream Rich 5.2" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin, pantolactone and butylene glycol 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). Glycine soja oil, isopropyl myristate, sesamum indicum seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter and cera alba in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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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 (0.20% - 0.35%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive 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.

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Skinovage Vitalizing Cream Rich 5.

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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, pantolactone.

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, cera alba.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

isopropyl myristate 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

sesamum indicum seed oil 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

panthenol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The ENERGY Plus Complex in combination with the Perfection Complex revitalises the skin, supports skin regeneration and Blue Light Protect protects against digital ageing.

Source: Allbeauty

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.

butyrospermum parkii butter 2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

ascorbic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

lactic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

lactic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

butyrospermum parkii butter 2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

alcohol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

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

Comodogenic ingredients

glycine soja oil 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

butyrospermum parkii butter 2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

glycine soja oil 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycine soja oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Butylene glycol, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Cera alba, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Bentonite, Isopropyl myristate, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Unknown, Olive oil decyl esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol, Citric acid, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Hydrated silica, Hydrogenated lecithin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Carica papaya fruit extract, Algin, Benzyl salicylate, Phenethyl alcohol, Lactic acid, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Squalane, Pantolactone, Limonene, Citronellol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Geraniol, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Ascorbic acid, Maris sal, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed royal jelly protein, Tocopherol, Sodium sulfate, Sodium chloride, Ci 16035

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Key ingredients	lactic acid panthenol +12 more	Common: lactic acid panthenol +3 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +4 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +5 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 adenosine +10 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: urea fructose +7 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +4 more Other: retinol adenosine +13 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +4 more Other: madecassoside dimethiconol +1 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +4 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract sodium hyaluronate	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil hydroxyethyl urea +2 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more Other: cera microcristallina cera microcristallina +6 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: helianthus annuus seed cera sodium hyaluronate	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more Other: niacinamide hexapeptide-9 +14 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed royal jelly protein Has skin benefit? +25 more	citrus aurantifolia oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +8 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara peel oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? bellis perennis flower extract Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +38 more

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BABOR Skinovage Vitalizing Cream Rich 5.2

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