BB LABORATORIES Emollient Lift Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingTripeptide-10 citrulline, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 23 moreStrong evidence
“Emollient Lift 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:
arginine, 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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1, ceramide 2, ceramide 3, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, phytosphingosine, tripeptide-10 citrulline
Anti-agingDipeptide-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 2 moreModerate evidence
“The cream can also help strengthen the overall structure of the skin to restore firmness, improve wrinkles and lock in moisture.”
This product contains dipeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, tripeptide-10 citrulline. These ingredients 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.9–4.7%
- 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 glycolSqualane~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 SqualaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–2.9%
- 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 triglycerideSodium glutamate~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tripeptide-10 citrulline~1.5–1.9%
- 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 Tripeptide-10 citrullinePalmitoyl tripeptide-5~1.4–1.7%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Dipeptide-1~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have anti-aging benefits
More about Dipeptide-1Ceramide 1~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 1Ceramide 3~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Ceramide 2~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2Phytosphingosine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineCholesterol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolSaccharomyces lysate extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
More about Saccharomyces lysate extractLauroyl lactylic acid~0.35–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus reticulata extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.25–0.45%
Roe extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus mume fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractSoluble collagen~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenRoe extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Roe extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed elastin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 GlycerinAllantoin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLysolecithin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinLecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTin~0.2–0.35%
Arginine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineTrehalose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSorbitan laurate~0.2–0.35%
Behenyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPeg-8~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
- 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~0.15–0.25%
- 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 CarbomerHydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Unknown, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Unknown, Sodium glutamate, Tripeptide-10 citrulline, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Unknown, Dipeptide-1, Unknown, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 2, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Lauroyl lactylic acid, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Roe extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Soluble collagen, Roe extract, Roe extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed elastin, Glycerin, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Lysolecithin, Lecithin, Tin, Arginine, Trehalose, Sorbitan laurate, Behenyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-8, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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| BB LABORATORIESEmollient Lift CreamYOUR PRODUCT | To-PlanOkosama Face Cream | Derm InstituteAnti-Oxidant Hydration Cream | ZiajaonlineZiaja Sensitive Skin Firming Night Cream | |
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| Match | — | 54% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $172.26 | $11.10−$161.16 | $150.00−$22.26 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 19 | 9 of 19 | 8 of 19 |
| Key difference | — | Cyclopentasiloxane | Niacinamide | Ceramide 6 Ii |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "BB LABORATORIES - Emollient Lift Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (arginine, glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, saccharomyces lysate extract and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide 1, ceramide 2, ceramide 3, phytosphingosine and cholesterol) 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
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.50% - 0.75%, ceramide 2 0.55% - 0.80%, ceramide 3 0.65% - 1.00% and ceramide 1 0.95% - 1.15%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 1.40% - 1.70% and tripeptide-10 citrulline 1.50% - 1.90%). 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. 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 medium. 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.
Price
The product retails for 172.26$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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