Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingRicinus communis seed oil, Squalane + 17 moreGood evidence
“A nourishing night cream that targets fine lines for a smoother, more well-rested appearance.”
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:
calcium pca, cylindrotheca fusiformis extract.
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, ricinus communis seed oil.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Zinc pca + 1 moreLimited evidence
“It targets the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, working to promote a smoother-looking surface that seems well-rested.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, zinc pca - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally 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 extractWater~12–18%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateStearic acid~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~2.5–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- 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 alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.3%
- 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 butterPropanediol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDiisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa cera~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilSqualane~0.55–1.25%
- 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 SqualaneGlyceryl stearate~0.5–1.15%
- 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 stearatePotassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triolein~0.4–0.95%
Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCarbomer~0.4–0.95%
- 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 CarbomerGlyceryl caprylate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateOlea europaea callus culture lysate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium levulinate~0.3–0.7%
Cannabidiol - synthetically produced~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function
More about Cannabidiol - synthetically producedSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.8%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Cylindrotheca fusiformis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps skin moisturization by attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties but research confirming effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Cylindrotheca fusiformis extractNannochloropsis oceanica extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidCitric acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCalcium pca~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Calcium pcaFucus vesiculosus extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Magnesium pca~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Magnesium pcaManganese pca~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Often used as a part of an ingredient complex Physiogenyl together with Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA and Zinc PCA. The manufacturer claims that it does more than attracting water, but there is no evidence or studies supporting this claim
More about Manganese pcaZinc pca~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaTocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolCyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propanediol, Diisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate, Oryza sativa cera, Ricinus communis seed oil, Squalane, Glyceryl stearate, Potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein, Triolein, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Carbomer, Glyceryl caprylate, Olea europaea callus culture lysate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium levulinate, Cannabidiol - synthetically produced, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Cylindrotheca fusiformis extract, Nannochloropsis oceanica extract, Phytic acid, Citric acid, Calcium pca, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Magnesium pca, Manganese pca, Zinc pca, Tocopherol, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · prices updated regularly
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.