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Product summary

"Darphin - STIMULSKIN PLUS Divine Multi-Corrective Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, algae extract, dextran, faex and glucosamine hcl 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 (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, algae extract, cholesterol and jojoba esters) 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 0.40% - 0.65%, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 0.40% - 0.65%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.45% - 0.70%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.45% - 0.70% and palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.45% - 0.65%). 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.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: titanium dioxide, stearic acid, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, yeast extract, yeast extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, bifida ferment lysate and sigesbeckia orientalis extract

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.

Price

The product retails for 551.93A$ in Australia, from 194.99$ up to 308.00$ in the United States and from 90.00£ up to 189.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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