Bigger than Beauty Skincare TEST- BTBS Defying Gravity Lightweight Moisturizer
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MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 25 moreWorks well
“TEST, BTBS Defying Gravity™ Lightweight Moisturizer”
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 acetylated 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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, panthenol, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingSide benefit · Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 7 moreMay help
This product contains palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate. 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?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsMedium 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%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.7–6.9%
- 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 oilGlycerin~3.9–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinMangifera indica seed butter~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterEthylhexyl olivate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl olivatePalmitoyl tripeptide-38~1.9–2.4%
- 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-38Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~1.7–2%
- 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-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~1.5–1.8%
- 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 tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~1.1–1.4%
- 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-5Ceramide np~1–1.2%
- 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 npHydrolyzed rice bran protein~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesterol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePanthenol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCalanthe discolor extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
More about Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetateCeramide ap~0.35–0.65%
- 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 apCeramide eop~0.4–0.6%
- 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 eopSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilGlycine soja oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilAspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolPhytosphingosine~0.35–0.6%
- 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 PhytosphingosineHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateGluconolactone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneBehenic acid~0.35–0.65%
Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium acrylates copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerPolysorbate 20~0.2–0.4%
Magnesium chloride~0.15–0.3%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 glycolPolyglyceryl-4 oleate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleateXanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.05–0.15%
- 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 CarbomerIngredient list view
Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Mangifera indica seed butter, Ethylhexyl olivate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Ceramide np, Hydrolyzed rice bran protein, Cholesterol, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol, Calanthe discolor extract, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Gluconolactone, Behenic acid, Pentylene glycol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Magnesium chloride, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Unknown
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 24 of 24 | 12 of 24 | 12 of 24 |
| Key difference | — | — | Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 | Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Product summary
"Bigger than Beauty Skincare - TEST- BTBS Defying Gravity™ Lightweight Moisturizer" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.35% - 0.60%, ceramide eop 0.40% - 0.60%, ceramide ap 0.35% - 0.65% and ceramide np 1.00% - 1.20%). 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.
- Peptides (palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine 0.45% - 0.70%, palmitoyl tripeptide-5 1.10% - 1.40%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 1.50% - 1.80%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 1.70% - 2.00% and palmitoyl tripeptide-38 1.90% - 2.40%). 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 (sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.30% - 0.60%, panthenol 0.50% - 0.70%, sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 0.75%, sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.55% - 0.80% and glycerin 3.90% - 4.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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