Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 14 moreWorks
“By using it at the end of the skin care, while giving the feeling of pinning with the film formed on the skin, it moisturizes and plumps the part you care about.”
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: squalane, algae extract.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Glycine soja protein + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture) 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.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Algae extract + 2 moreMay help
“The DHC Quick Film Smoother works to immediately plump and soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, providing an instant anti-ageing effect.”
This product contains tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate. This ingredient 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?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolOctyldodecanol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolMaltitol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolOctyldodecyl xyloside~1.3–1.6%
Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPullulan~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanAcrylates copolymer~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerButylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractLens esculenta fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractAlgae extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Algae extractHydrolyzed ovum shell membrane~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPolyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateSodium isostearate~0.35–0.6%
Sodium lactate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell cultureLeontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidVp/polycarbamyl polyglycol ester~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja protein~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Glycine soja proteinSoluble proteoglycan~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed sesame protein~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed silk pg-propyl methylsilanediol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium pca~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateSodium dextran sulfate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Valine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineTrifluoroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
More about Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetateXanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSoluble collagen~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenMagnesium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Pentylene glycol, Octyldodecanol, Maltitol, Octyldodecyl xyloside, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Phenoxyethanol, Pullulan, Acrylates copolymer, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Algae extract, Hydrolyzed ovum shell membrane, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Sodium isostearate, Sodium lactate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Leontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture, Citric acid, Vp/polycarbamyl polyglycol ester, Glycine soja protein, Soluble proteoglycan, Hydrolyzed sesame protein, Hydrolyzed silk pg-propyl methylsilanediol, Sodium pca, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium dextran sulfate, Valine, Glycine, Trifluoroacetic acid, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Xanthan gum, Soluble collagen, Magnesium chloride
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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.
| DHCQuick Film SmootherYOUR PRODUCT | Face Reality Skincare ProfessionalBarrier Care Gel Cream | ACUREUltra Hydrating Facial Gel Cream | BiodermaPhotoderm After-Sun Soothing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $38.00 | — | $16.63 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassic Acid | Panthenol | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"DHC - Quick Film Smoother" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.40% - 5.30%, soluble collagen 0.05% - 0.10%, sodium pca 0.20% - 0.35%, sodium lactate 0.25% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.25% - 0.50%, glycine 0.10% - 0.20% and algae extract 0.45% - 0.65%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 88.13CA$ in Canada, for 102.10A$ in Australia, from 27.71$ up to 41.40$ in the United States and from 16.62£ up to 20.40£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
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- 6Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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