Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Liftessence Night 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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: glycine soja oil, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“This rich night treatment melts into skin to repair, lift, and firm for a more youthful-looking complexion when you wake up.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Cocoglycerides~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
More about CocoglyceridesPropylheptyl caprylate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.5–1.8%
- 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 stearateRosa canina fruit oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilPotassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAlcohol~0.6–0.9%
- 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 AlcoholParaffinum liquidum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumDiethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonatePhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPentylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Rosa damascena leaf cell extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tetrasodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Onopordum acanthium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hibiscus abelmoschus extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.45–0.65%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.6%
- 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 triglycerideEthylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Tamarindus indica extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect in skin but solid evidence is lacking
More about Tamarindus indica extractGeraniol~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitronellol~0.2–0.4%
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenol~0.2–0.35%
Disodium phosphate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateCi 17200~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidRosa hybrid flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGlycine soja oil~0.15–0.3%
- 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 oilCi 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocoglycerides, Propylheptyl caprylate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Alcohol, Paraffinum liquidum, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Pentylene glycol, Methylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Rosa damascena leaf cell extract, Tetrasodium edta, Onopordum acanthium flower/leaf/stem extract, Hibiscus abelmoschus extract, Silica, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylparaben, Tamarindus indica extract, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Citronellol, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis leaf extract, Eugenol, Disodium phosphate, Ci 17200, Citric acid, Rosa hybrid flower extract, Limonene, Glycine soja oil, Ci 42090
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BY TERRYLiftessence Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | DermaveenCalmexa Sensitive Relief Moisturiser + Ceramides | MacroNatural Vitamin E Cream | AvèneXeraCalm AD Cream Moisturiser Dry, Itchy Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $165.90 | — | $18.50−$147.40 | $16.35−$149.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Retinyl Palmitate | Arginine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "BY TERRY - Liftessence Night Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, glycine soja oil, cetearyl alcohol, propylheptyl caprylate and cocoglycerides) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 180.37A$ in Australia and for 165.90$ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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