Dr. Loretta Anti-Aging Repair Moisturizer
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingTetrapeptide-21, Alanine + 9 moreStrong evidence
“Anti-Aging Repair Moisturizer”
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:
alanine, butylene glycol.
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: tetrapeptide-21
Anti-agingSerine, Tetrapeptide-21Moderate evidence
“Anti-Aging Repair Moisturizer”
This product contains serine, tetrapeptide-21. 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.
Evens skin toneDimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, AlanineModerate evidence
“Formulated for morning and night use, this anti-aging face moisturizer helps correct common skin concerns-fine lines, uneven skin tone, redness and dryness.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: alanine, dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) 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: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia 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~40–60%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.5–8.2%
- 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 triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~3.3–5%
- 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 alcoholDimethicone~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 DimethiconePolyacrylamide~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideCetearyl glucoside~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosidePolysorbate 20~1.4–2.2%
Potassium cetyl phosphate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolC13-14 isoparaffin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCaprylyl glycol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarrageenan~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanLauryl glucoside~0.4–1%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateXanthan gum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Hexylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolLaureth-7~0.2–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 glycolPseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An oil-soluble compound that has been shown in laboratory studies (in a petri dish, not on human volunteers) to inhibit melanin production in skin and help even out the skin tone. More research is needed to understand if it works in real life
More about Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitateAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilDimethylmethoxy chromanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Dimethylmethoxy chromanolProline~0.1–0.45%
Alanine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineSerine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineSodium phosphate~0.05–0.25%
Tetrapeptide-21~0.05–0.2%
- 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 Tetrapeptide-21Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Unknown, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, Cetearyl glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Caprylyl glycol, Carrageenan, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Laureth-7, Butylene glycol, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Proline, Alanine, Serine, Sodium phosphate, Tetrapeptide-21, Sodium hydroxide
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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. LorettaAnti-Aging Repair MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | AlgenistRegenerative Anti-Ageing Moisturiser | Jack BlackDry Erase Ultra-Calming Face Cream | Dr. Zenovia SkincarePeptide and Ceramide Repairing Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | $62.92 | $85.74+$22.82 | $32.00−$30.92 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ergothioneine | Panthenol | Bakuchiol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Dr. Loretta - Anti-Aging Repair Moisturizer" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (alanine, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, c13-14 isoparaffin and caprylyl glycol) 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 moisturizer also contains Peptides (tetrapeptide-21 0.05% - 0.20%). 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr. Loretta" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 70.00$ in the United States.
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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.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 4Development of a new cosmetic active for safe skin brighteningonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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