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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Damage Deep Moisture 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, sodium 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: ricinus communis seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, ceramide np
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Boasting anti-wrinkle and moisturizing properties thanks to its arbutin and adenosine formulation, this rich cream is best for applying on the face and neck in the evening for overnight pampering.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis water, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit water + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf water~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf waterSodium hyaluronate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinDaucus carota sativa root extract~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractButylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- 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 glycolAcacia concinna fruit extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.4–1.7%
- 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 oilElastin~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Canavalia gladiata extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.8%
Camellia sinensis leaf water~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis leaf waterVitis vinifera fruit water~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus malus fruit water~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractJuniperus communis fruit water~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis water~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Beta-glucan~0.3–0.55%
- 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-glucanAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.25–0.5%
- 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-8Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilPanthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolLactoglobulin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit water~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Niacinamide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideRicinus communis seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilRosa canina flower oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Euterpe oleracea fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- 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 oilPropanediol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerSilk amino acids~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Silk amino acidsMagnolia officinalis bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cimicifuga dahurica root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coptis japonica extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phellodendron amurense bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractEuphorbia supina stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyssopus officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Orostachys japonica extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateCeramide np~0.25–0.5%
- 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 npRhus semialata gall extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Achyranthes bidentata root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terminalia chebula fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractSodium levulinate~0.15–0.3%
P-anisic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidAdenosine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineHibiscus abelmoschus seed oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Butylene glycol, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Elastin, Canavalia gladiata extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Pyrus malus fruit water, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Juniperus communis fruit water, Salvia officinalis water, Beta-glucan, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Panthenol, Lactoglobulin, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit water, Niacinamide, Ricinus communis seed oil, Rosa canina flower oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Propanediol, Carbomer, Silk amino acids, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Cimicifuga dahurica root extract, Coptis japonica extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Euphorbia supina stem extract, Hyssopus officinalis extract, Orostachys japonica extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Ceramide np, Rhus semialata gall extract, Achyranthes bidentata root extract, Terminalia chebula fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Sodium levulinate, P-anisic acid, Adenosine, Hibiscus abelmoschus seed oil
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 9 of 11 | 8 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "CELLBN - Damage Deep Moisture 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. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, silk amino acids and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, ricinus communis seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil and macadamia ternifolia seed oil) 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
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.25% - 0.50%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.50%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Adenosine 0.10% - 0.20%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
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 21.69$ 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 29 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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