Dr. Brandt Do Not Age Time Defying Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingTrifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 15 moreStrong evidence
“- 100% reported skin felt hydrated, moisturized, and nurtured”
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:
dextran, 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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2
Anti-agingTrifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Vitis vinifera seed extract + 4 moreModerate evidence
“Do Not Age® time defying cream is a rich cream that visibly firms and smooths lines and wrinkles for a more sculpted appearance.”
This product contains trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, vitis vinifera seed 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 4 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Geranium maculatum oil, Lavandula hybrida oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetyl babassuate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dibutyl adipate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipateMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterGlycerin~1.8–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSodium acrylates copolymer~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerCetearyl alcohol~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholStearic acid~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateBht~0.45–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Tocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Alaria esculenta extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractDextran~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranTrifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2Zinc ricinoleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilGeranium maculatum oil~0.2–0.4%
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilPogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linum usitatissimum seed extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractVitis vinifera seed extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractVitis vinifera seed oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPhospholipids~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsCarbomer~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl babassuate, Dibutyl adipate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Bht, Disodium edta, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Alaria esculenta extract, Dextran, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Zinc ricinoleate, Juniperus virginiana oil, Geranium maculatum oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Phospholipids, Carbomer
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| Dr. BrandtDo Not Age Time Defying CreamYOUR PRODUCT | The outsetRestorative Niacinamide Night Cream | LululunPrecious Cream | DRMTLGYPeptide Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | $66.00 | — | $34.64−$31.36 | $25.23−$40.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Dimethicone | Ceramide Ap |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Dr. Brandt - Do Not Age Time Defying Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Dr. Brandt - Do Not Age Time Defying Cream ticks this box. Dextran, glycerin and caprylyl glycol 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). Vitis vinifera seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol and cyclopentasiloxane 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 0.25% - 0.45%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, 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.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 from 81.99$ up to 132.00$ in the United States, from 70.07CA$ up to 158.40CA$ in Canada, for 158.04A$ in Australia and from 85.83£ up to 107.00£ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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