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“LINE SMOOTHING COMPLEX DOUBLE INTENSITY NIGHT CREAM”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3
“Formulated with powerful line smoothing peptide Snap-8™ , which is proven to help reduce the appearance of expression lines and wrinkles by up to 63%* and Arglreline® which works to visibly reduce wrinkles in just 7 days.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3. 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.
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - imperata cylindrica root extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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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 triglycerideOne 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 GlycerinAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidUsed 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 glycolA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIs claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolMight 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
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateA plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractUsed to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl octapeptide-3Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Stearic acid, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Polysorbate 60, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Sorbitol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Citrus limon peel oil, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Peg-8, Carbomer, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Disodium edta, Ubiquinone, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Potassium sorbate, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Acetyl octapeptide-3, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
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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.
| Dr. LeWinn'sLINE SMOOTHING COMPLEX DOUBLE INTENSITY NIGHT CREAMYOUR PRODUCT | Image skincareThe MAX Stem Cell Creme | Peter Thomas RothFace Care Wrinkle Resist Eye Cream | MedipeelPeptide 9 Volume Tox Cream Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | — | $77.00 | $59.76 | $49.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Tripeptide-1 | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Judging from the ingredient list, "Dr Lewinns - LINE SMOOTHING COMPLEX DOUBLE INTENSITY NIGHT CREAM" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Dr Lewinns - LINE SMOOTHING COMPLEX DOUBLE INTENSITY NIGHT CREAM ticks this box. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin and imperata cylindrica root extract in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, coco-caprylate and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 72.00A$ in Australia.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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