PRODUCT REVIEW

Crème de la Mer Face Moisturizing Soft Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Copper gluconate 0.15% - 0.5%Butyrospermum parkii butter 1.1% - 1.6%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Crème de la Mer - Face Moisturizing Soft Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, urea, algae extract, glycerin 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). Petrolatum, algae extract, cholesterol, glycosaminoglycans and sesamum indicum seed oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lecithin, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, niacin, zinc gluconate and copper gluconate

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.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Face Moisturizing Soft Cream

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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: algae extract, glycerin.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, petrolatum, urea

cyanocobalamin 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin

lactoperoxidase 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

micrococcus lysate 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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"

Anti-aging

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, adenosine phosphate, creatine. 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.

adenosine phosphate 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin

creatine 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (creatine) 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.

creatine 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

micrococcus lysate 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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Key Actives

copper gluconate 0.15% - 0.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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eucalyptus globulus leaf oil 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

niacin 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect

Comodogenic ingredients

algae extract 23% - 34%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

hydrogenated vegetable oil 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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algae extract 23% - 34%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

cyclopentasiloxane 4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

petrolatum 4.6% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Ingredient list view

Algae extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Petrolatum, Glyceryl distearate, Phenyl trimethicone, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Cholesterol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Steareth-10, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate se, Polysilicone-11, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Medicago sativa seed powder, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Sodium gluconate, Copper gluconate, Calcium gluconate, Magnesium gluconate, Zinc gluconate, Tocopheryl succinate, Niacin, Sesamum indicum seed powder, Water, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Crithmum maritimum extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Plankton extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Glycerin, Caffeine, Sea salt, Maris sal, Micrococcus lysate, Diethylhexyl succinate, Adenosine phosphate, Creatine, Hydrolyzed algin, Isocetyl stearoyl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Sucrose, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Glucose oxidase, Polyacrylamide, Acetyl carnitine hcl, Glucose, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C13-14 isoparaffin, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Sodium pca, Glycosaminoglycans, Urea, Distearyldimonium chloride, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Sodium hyaluronate, Laureth-7, Lecithin, Trehalose, Polyquaternium-51, Lactoperoxidase, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Cyanocobalamin, Pentylene glycol, Parfum, Disodium edta, Bht, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	petrolatum acetyl hexapeptide-8 +25 more	Common: urea petrolatum +8 more Other: paraffinum liquidum palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more	Common: petrolatum acetyl hexapeptide-8 +8 more Other: linoleic acid trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 +10 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 petrolatum +9 more Other: niacinamide linoleic acid +11 more	Common: urea petrolatum +6 more Other: paraffinum liquidum palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more	Common: urea petrolatum +5 more Other: anhydroxylitol palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +11 more	Common: petrolatum acetyl hexapeptide-8 +10 more Other: linoleic acid acetyl glucosamine +6 more	Common: petrolatum acetyl hexapeptide-8 +8 more Other: paraffinum liquidum phytosphingosine +11 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 urea +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +44 more	Common: petrolatum acetyl hexapeptide-8 Other: niacinamide oligopeptide-32 +7 more	Common: urea petrolatum +3 more Other: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +13 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +28 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +17 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +19 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +34 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +42 more	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	limonene Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	algae extract Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? petrolatum Has skin benefit? +54 more	sodium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +81 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +157 more	water Has skin benefit? pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +44 more

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Crème de la Mer Face Moisturizing Soft Cream

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