Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Glycerin + 12 moreGood evidence
“As well as deeply hydrating and softening the skin, elastin fibres are strengthened to target visible signs of ageing.”
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: squalane, sesamum indicum seed oil.
Anti-agingTocopherolWeak evidence
“As well as deeply hydrating and softening the skin, elastin fibres are strengthened to target visible signs of ageing.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate~5.8–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~4.5–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerBehenyl alcohol~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholDipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.1%
- 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 stearateGlycerin~1.5–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.3–1.5%
- 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 oilSilanediol salicylate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.75–1.15%
- 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 SqualaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.65–1%
- 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 triglycerideCaprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride~0.55–0.85%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-75 stearate~0.45–0.7%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
C18-21 alkane~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceteth-20~0.5–0.75%
Parfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSteareth-20~0.4–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolC12-14 pareth-12~0.3–0.55%
Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilSafflower oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.25–0.5%
Triticum vulgare germ oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilPhoenix dactylifera seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetateTrideceth-6~0.25–0.5%
Brassica campestris sterols~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsRhizobian gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can temporarily tighten the skin right after application of the product. The effect will be short-lived. Helps improve the product considtency
More about Rhizobian gumSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBiosaccharide gum-4~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl benzoate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateHexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneButylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeIngredient list view
Water, Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Silanediol salicylate, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-75 stearate, Sodium polyacrylate, Chlorphenesin, C18-21 alkane, Ceteth-20, Parfum, Steareth-20, Caprylyl glycol, C12-14 pareth-12, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Safflower oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters, Bht, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Phoenix dactylifera seed extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Trideceth-6, Brassica campestris sterols, Rhizobian gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Biosaccharide gum-4, Tocopherol, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl benzoate, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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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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- 4Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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