Carenology 95 RE:BLUE Ultra Repair Cream
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Glycerin + 16 moreWorks well
“A watery, skin-refreshing moisturiser packed with Blue Tansy Oil and plant-derived Squalene rejuvenates skin.”
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, polyglutamic acid.
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: squalane, carthamus tinctorius oleosomes.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Beta-glucan, UbiquinoneMay help
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~4.4–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about Propanediol1,2-hexanediol~1–1.5%
Squalane~1.8–2.7%
- 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 SqualaneDicaprylyl carbonate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCarthamus tinctorius oleosomes~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Carthamus tinctorius oleosomesTanacetum vulgare extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tanacetum annuum flower oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
More about Tanacetum annuum flower oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCeramide np~0.15–0.6%
- 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 npBeta-glucan~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAllantoin~0.1–0.4%
- 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 AllantoinSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- 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 oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPolyglutamic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidCollagen~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenUbiquinone~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneHydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.3%
Cetearyl olivate~0.1–0.3%
Arachidyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholSorbitan olivate~0.05–0.3%
Behenyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHydrogenated lecithin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinArachidyl glucoside~0.05–0.15%
Carbomer~0.01–0.05%
- 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 CarbomerArginine~0.01–0.05%
- 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 ArginineIngredient list view
Water, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Squalane, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Tanacetum vulgare extract, Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Ceramide np, Beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Polyglutamic acid, Collagen, Ubiquinone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetearyl olivate, Arachidyl alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Behenyl alcohol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Arachidyl glucoside, Carbomer, Arginine
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| Carenology 95RE:BLUE Ultra Repair CreamYOUR PRODUCT | hwarang'Bellflower Moisturizing Barrier Cream | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICSurmedic 24K Gold Caviar Repair Vital Cream | BeplainMulti Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 62% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | $39.05 | $14.18−$24.87 | $60.00+$20.95 | $14.16−$24.89 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Hexapeptide-11 | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Carenology 95 - RE: BLUE Ultra Repair Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, polyglutamic acid and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide np, squalane, carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, macadamia ternifolia seed oil and arachidyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.15% - 0.60%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 26.70$ 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 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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