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Darphin Moisturisers Predermine Densifying Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Dry Skin

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone

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Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%Acetyl glucosamine 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Darphin - Moisturisers Predermine Densifying Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Dry Skin" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (acetyl glucosamine, acetyl hexapeptide-8, 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). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, algae extract, oryza sativa bran oil and butyrospermum parkii butter) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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This moistruizer also contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.35% - 0.65%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.45% - 0.65% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.50% - 0.70%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, 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 peptides in skincare are helpful. They 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.

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.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturisers Predermine Densifying Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Dry Skin

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, arabidopsis thaliana extract, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.

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.

acetyl glucosamine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.35% - 0.65%

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

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.45% - 0.65%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Moisturisers Predermine Densifying Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Dry Skin

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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 glucosamine, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

sodium hyaluronate 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine

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: glycine soja protein.

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.

acetyl glucosamine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

glycine soja protein 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A 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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

acetyl glucosamine 0.25% - 0.45%

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

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

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Potential irritants

equisetum arvense extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

Comodogenic ingredients

hydrogenated vegetable oil 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

hydrogenated vegetable oil 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

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

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 4.2% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

Ingredient list view

Water, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polydecene, Tridecyl trimellitate, Triisostearin, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Iris florentina root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Oryza sativa bran extract, Oryza sativa bran oil, Garcinia indica seed butter, Glycine soja protein, Tocopheryl acetate, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Tocopherol, Hypnea musciformis extract, Algae extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Menyanthes trifoliata leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Beheneth-25, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Caprylyl methicone, Pca dimethicone, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Acetyl glucosamine, Caffeine, Lecithin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan gum, Benzophenone-4, Sodium hydroxide, Hexylene glycol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carbomer, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Citronellol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Coumarin, Citral, Amyl cinnamal, Unknown, Ci 60730, Ci 14700

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +17 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +10 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +41 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine acetyl hexapeptide-8 +8 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +10 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +41 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 acetyl glucosamine +5 more Other: niacinamide acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +12 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +6 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +10 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +7 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +22 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more Other: maltobionic acid cyclopentasiloxane +12 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more Other: niacinamide retinol +11 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +3 more Other: maltobionic acid acetyl tyrosinamide +14 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 panthenol +11 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine acetyl hexapeptide-8 +6 more Other: glucose oxidase lactoperoxidase +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	amyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +32 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +13 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	parfum Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +11 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +18 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? methyl decenol Has skin benefit? +15 more	tamarindus indica extract Has skin benefit? methyldihydrojasmonate Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +22 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated vegetable oil Has skin benefit? +74 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +110 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +110 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +67 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl stearate Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? c10-18 triglycerides Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +56 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Darphin Moisturisers Predermine Densifying Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Dry Skin

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Evens skin tone

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