PRODUCT REVIEW

Dr. Brandt Do Not Age with Dr. Brandt Time Reversing Cream

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Exfoliation

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Key actives

Glycolic acid 2.4% - 2.9%Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.75% - 1.15%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Dr. Brandt - Do Not Age with Dr. Brandt Time Reversing Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Dr. Brandt - Do Not Age with Dr. Brandt Time Reversing Cream ticks this box. Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate 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 (cholesterol, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenyl trimethicone and squalane) 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

This product contains acids (glycolic acid 2.40% - 2.90%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants).
This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-17 0.25% - 0.45%). 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.

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.

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The product retails for 141.52CA$ in Canada and for 102.96£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Working to sculpt, firm and refine, its powerful blend of essential oils and glycolic acid absorbs quickly into skin to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, combat sagging skin and boost elasticity.

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-17.

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.

glycolic acid 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

acetyl tetrapeptide-17 0.25% - 0.45%

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

magnesium aluminum silicate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

Evens skin tone

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

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.

glycolic acid 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.

glycolic acid 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

salix alba bark extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

Moisturizing

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: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-17

glycerin 3.1% - 3.8%

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

sodium hyaluronate 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

squalane 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

glycolic acid 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.75% - 1.15%

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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Potential irritants

glycolic acid 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

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

salix alba bark extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.75% - 1.15%

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

zea mays starch 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.1% - 7.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

squalane 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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.

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Glycolic acid, Phenyl trimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sorbitan stearate, Cholesterol, Sodium hyaluronate, Canola oil, Zea mays starch, Silica, Xanthan gum, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, Sorghum bicolor stalk juice, Acetyl tetrapeptide-17, Colloidal platinum, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, 3-aminopropane sulfonic acid, Calcium hydroxymethionine, Salix alba bark extract, Geranium maculatum oil, Simethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate

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Key ingredients	acetyl tetrapeptide-17 glycolic acid +8 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin +3 more Other: lactic acid gluconolactone +13 more	Common: glycolic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: niacinamide 3-glyceryl ascorbate +4 more	Common: glycolic acid butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester arginine +3 more	Common: glycolic acid squalane +4 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +10 more	Common: glycolic acid butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: palmitoyl hexapeptide-19 cyclopentasiloxane +7 more	Common: glycolic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: niacinamide ascorbic acid +3 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin +2 more Other: azelaic acid salicylic acid +3 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin +2 more Other: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate urea +6 more	Common: glycolic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: gluconolactone acetyl tyrosinamide +2 more	Common: glycolic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: acetyl tyrosinamide gluconolactone +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	geranium maculatum oil Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	linalool Has skin benefit? albizia julibrissin bark extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? 3-glyceryl ascorbate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? methyldihydrojasmonate Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl maleate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +46 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Dr. Brandt Do Not Age with Dr. Brandt Time Reversing Cream

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Exfoliation

Moisturizing

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