ELEMIS Anti-Ageing Dynamic Resurfacing Night Cream
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ExfoliationPapainNot delivered
“Anti-Ageing Dynamic Resurfacing Night Cream”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se + 13 moreWorks
“Anti-Ageing Dynamic Resurfacing 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:
galactoarabinan, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seIsononyl isononanoate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateEthyl macadamiate~2.3–2.8%
Propylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
- 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 butterCetyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- 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 alcoholOryza sativa hull powder~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilStearic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium polyacrylate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateButylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Behenyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholDisodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Glyceryl polyacrylate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylateGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerSodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.55%
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.55%
- 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 Hydrogenated castor oilStearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateProtease~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Papain~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainHexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
Subtilisin~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Galactoarabinan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanPoria cocos extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Crithmum maritimum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum extractTocopherol~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 TocopherolCodium tomentosum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ecklonia cava extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Gelidium cartilagineum extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hizikia fusiforme extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malic acid~0.15–0.3%
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dipteryx odorata seed extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum bud extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Isononyl isononanoate, Ethyl macadamiate, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Oryza sativa hull powder, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Stearic acid, Sodium polyacrylate, Butylene glycol, Chlorphenesin, Behenyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Sodium dehydroacetate, Parfum, Hydrogenated castor oil, Stearyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Protease, Papain, Hexyl cinnamal, Subtilisin, Galactoarabinan, Poria cocos extract, Crithmum maritimum extract, Tocopherol, Codium tomentosum extract, Ecklonia cava extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Hizikia fusiforme extract, Malic acid, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Dipteryx odorata seed extract, Ribes nigrum bud extract, Juniperus virginiana oil, Titanium dioxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ELEMISAnti-Ageing Dynamic Resurfacing Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NovaclearHydro Night Cream - Novaclear | DecubalFace Vital Cream Daily | The Jojoba CompanyIntense Overnight Renewal Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $21.35 | — | $33.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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