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“DDMID Moisturizing Lotion + Anti-Fatigue Concentrate”
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, lactobacillus ferment.
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: sesamum indicum seed oil, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum, urea
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: albizia julibrissin bark extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: adenosine phosphate.
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.

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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 liquidumOne 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 GlycerinOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilNaturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Lanolin alcoholUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicaprateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateUsed 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 glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolUsed 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 glycolAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineIs claimed to have anti-aging properties, but research about its effect in topical application is missing
More about Sodium rnaUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidOne 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 GlycerinMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
More about Adenosine phosphateA plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractMight be helpful in decreasing sebum production making the skin less oily. Is claimed to be able to support ceramide production in skin that leads to better hydration, but evidence is lacking. Is able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Acetyl carnitine hclEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineHelps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Urea, Lanolin alcohol, Triethanolamine, Hordeum vulgare extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Trisodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Ci 17200, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycolic acid, Pentylene glycol, Caffeine, Sodium rna, Salicylic acid, Glycerin, Adenosine phosphate, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, Acetyl carnitine hcl, Phospholipids, Lactobacillus ferment, Caprylyl glycol, Taurine, Hexylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Stearic acid, Disodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 14700, Ci 19140
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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.
| CliniqueDDMID Moisturizing Lotion + Anti-Fatigue ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Fragrance Free | CeraVePsoriasis Moisturizing Cream | SVRXérial 30 Cream for Rough, Bumpy Skin + Ingrown Hairs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 71% | 66% | 65% |
| Price | $56.85 | $19.20−$37.65 | — | $15.00−$41.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 13 | 3 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Lanolin | Niacinamide | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Based on the ingredient list, "Clinique - DDMID Moisturizing Lotion + Anti-Fatigue Concentrate" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Urea, glycerin, lactobacillus ferment, sodium hyaluronate 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 (paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum, sesamum indicum seed oil, caprylyl glycol and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: stearic acidThis formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 29 studies and safety reviews.
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