Clinique iD: Moisturizer + Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles
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MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 21 moreWorks well
“Moisturizer + Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles”
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: dimethicone, isododecane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 2 moreMay help
“Moisturizer + Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy20 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.8–7.1%
- 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 glycolWhey protein~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Whey proteinPentylene glycol~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~2.7–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinSodium citrate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractCaffeine~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePorphyridium cruentum extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
More about Porphyridium cruentum extractAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.9–1.1%
- 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-8Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.7–1.05%
- 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 Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.7–1.05%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Micrococcus lysate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
More about Micrococcus lysatePullulan~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.8%
Taurine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could 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 TaurineHexylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseLecithin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinXanthan gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.35–0.6%
- 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 CarbomerPolysorbate 20~0.35–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 42090~0.3–0.6%
Ci 17200~0.3–0.6%
Water~0.3–0.6%
Dimethicone~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeIsododecane~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneButylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 glycolBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneGlycerin~0.4–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinSaccharomyces lysate extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
More about Saccharomyces lysate extractLaminaria saccharina extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractLactobacillus ferment~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 fermentCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might 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 extractOleth-10~0.4–0.6%
Helianthus annuus seedcake~0.5–0.75%
Hordeum vulgare extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractPolysilicone-11~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- 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 acetateSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaffeine~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineTrehalose~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerAcrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol dicaprate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicaprateTromethamine~0.45–0.65%
Propylene glycol stearate~0.35–0.6%
Hexylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolMagnesium stearate~0.4–0.6%
Laureth-23~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Laureth-23Carbomer~0.35–0.6%
- 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 CarbomerLaureth-4~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Silica~0.35–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCellulose acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Bht~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIron oxides~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77492~0.15–0.25%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77499~0.1–0.25%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Whey protein, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Sodium citrate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Caffeine, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Micrococcus lysate, Pullulan, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Taurine, Hexylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 42090, Ci 17200, Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Butylene glycol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Glycerin, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Oleth-10, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Hordeum vulgare extract, Polysilicone-11, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Caffeine, Trehalose, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Tromethamine, Propylene glycol stearate, Hexylene glycol, Magnesium stearate, Laureth-23, Carbomer, Laureth-4, Silica, Caprylyl glycol, Cellulose acetate, Disodium edta, Bht, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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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.
| CliniqueiD: Moisturizer + Concentrate for Lines & WrinklesYOUR PRODUCT | Perricone MDCold Plasma Plus+ The Essence | Element EightO2 Peptide Firm Perfect Moisturizer for Wrinkles and Aging Skin | Peter Thomas RothPEPTIDE 21 WRINKLE RESIST MOISTURISER - Day care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | — | $110.01 | $250.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 15 | 5 of 15 | 8 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Pentapeptide-18 | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Clinique - iD™: Moisturizer + Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Clinique - iD™: Moisturizer + Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles ticks this box. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, glycerin, lactobacillus ferment, saccharomyces lysate extract 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). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, dimethicone, isododecane and bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane) 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.90% - 1.10%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.70% - 1.05% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.70% - 1.05%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. 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.
Price
The product retails for 114.00CA$ in Canada, for 123.02A$ in Australia and for 68.49$ 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.
- 1TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WHEY PROTEINS patentimages.storage.googleapis.com
- 2
- 3Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurinemdedge.com
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
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