Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 11 moreWorks well
“She butter, jojoba and aloe vera help to sooth, protect and retain moisture levels while olive squalene and vitamin E protect skin against UV rays and free radicals and finally, argieline and antarcticine help protect and reduce wrinkle formation.”
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, glucose.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, urea
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreMay help
“Want to stop fine lines and wrinkles in their tracks?”
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Actinidia chinensis fruit waterMedium 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%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.8–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceActinidia chinensis fruit water~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but it is unlikely that it can have an effect in the skin
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit waterGlycerin~3.1–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~2.5–3%
- 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 SqualaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.5%
- 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 triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.1%
- 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 butterCetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 alcoholSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilGlyceryl stearate~0.95–1.2%
- 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 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 acetateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCarbomer~0.35–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.65%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Calcium pantothenate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateUrea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMagnesium chloride~0.2–0.4%
Potassium chloride~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium lactate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium lactate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 citrateGlucose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidVanillyl butyl ether~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.05–0.1%
- 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-8Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Actinidia chinensis fruit water, Glycerin, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Calcium pantothenate, Urea, Caprylyl glycol, Magnesium chloride, Potassium chloride, Potassium lactate, Magnesium lactate, Sodium citrate, Glucose, Citric acid, Vanillyl butyl ether, Salicylic acid, Acetyl hexapeptide-8
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| BAD NORWEGIANRevitalize FaceYOUR PRODUCT | Tom FordResearch Creme Concentrate | J.OneHana Cream | Institut EsthedermIntensive Propolis Adult Acne and Wrinkles Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 78% | 75% |
| Price | — | $261.88 | $36.32 | $72.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"BAD NORWEGIAN - Revitalize Face" is effective for: Moisturizing and Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.05% - 0.10%). 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. They 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.
- Humectants (urea 0.25% - 0.50%, glycerin 3.10% - 3.70% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.05% - 0.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 69.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Calcium pantothenate modulates gene expression in proliferating human dermal fibroblastsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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