Clinicians Complex Tissue Growth Factor
Works for
MoisturizingSalicyloyl phytosphingosine, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“Enriched with a dose of Olive Oil to hydrate and nourish, it will leave skin looking repaired, stronger and healthier.”
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, hydrolyzed soy protein.
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: cocos nucifera oil, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: salicyloyl phytosphingosine
Anti-agingSalicyloyl phytosphingosine, UbiquinoneMay help
“Formulated with a potent complex of tissue growth factors, peptides and Coenzyme Q10, the hydrating formula delivers wrinkle-reducing properties, helping to minimize the appearance of lines while smoothing skin, improving structure and enhancing elasticity.”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Hydrolyzed soy proteinWorks 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Neral~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~12–18%
Glycerin~4.7–7.1%
- 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 GlycerinOlea europaea fruit oil~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPalmitoyl tripeptide-36~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilTin~1.5–2.3%
Lac~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees
More about LacMannan~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicyloyl phytosphingosine~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking
More about Salicyloyl phytosphingosineMyristyl alcohol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholUbiquinone~0.5–1.2%
- 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 UbiquinoneHydrolyzed soy protein~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinSqualane~0.45–1.05%
- 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 SqualaneGlycine soja oil~0.35–0.85%
- 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 oilCarbomer~0.2–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerCetearyl alcohol~0.35–0.75%
- 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 alcoholSimethicone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about SimethiconeXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Neral, Water, Glycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Palmitoyl tripeptide-36, Cocos nucifera oil, Tin, Lac, Mannan, Unknown, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Myristyl alcohol, Ubiquinone, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Squalane, Glycine soja oil, Carbomer, Cetearyl alcohol, Simethicone, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Clinicians ComplexTissue Growth FactorYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal ParisYouth Code Skin Activating Ferment Pre-Essence | LancômeGénifique Ultimate Recovery Serum for Skin Barrier Repair | BIOTHERMLIFE PLANKTON ELIXIR ANTI-AGING SERUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | $74.09 | — | $34.92−$39.17 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Adenosine | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Low | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Salicyloyl-phytosphingosine: a novel agent for the repair of photoaged skinpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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