
“Superdefense™ Night Recovery Moisturizer”
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: dimethicone, astrocaryum murumuru seed butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
“Helps skin feel firmer, tighter and look more youthful.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, centella asiatica extract. 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.
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.


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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersHelps oil and water mix together
More about C12-20 acid peg-8 esterOne 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 GlycerinIs used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateUsed 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 glycolA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineA plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
More about Sigesbeckia orientalis extractConsists 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 lysateUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Salvia sclarea extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractA protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Whey proteinHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
More about Glycine soja proteinCan help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneineOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseA 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 DimethiconeAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolA 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 acetateHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWorks 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 dioxideCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaWater, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Jojoba esters, C12-20 acid peg-8 ester, Glycerin, Polymethyl methacrylate, Butylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Caffeine, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Micrococcus lysate, Salvia sclarea extract, Centella asiatica extract, Whey protein, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Phytosterols, Laminaria digitata extract, Lecithin, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Glycine soja protein, Ergothioneine, Sodium hyaluronate, Trehalose, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Pentylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Mica
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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.
| CliniqueSuperdefense Night Recovery MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | Jordan SamuelThe Performance Cream | Estée LauderRevitalizing Supreme+ Bright Soft Creme Moisturizer | Peter Thomas RothPEPTIDE 21 WRINKLE RESIST MOISTURISER - Day care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | — | $38.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 15 | 5 of 15 | 6 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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