Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
BIOTEC Skin Energising Night Cream
Source: From product name
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, copper pca.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetyl alcohol.
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
An emollient that softens the skin
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps improve the product texture
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
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.
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
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
You can expect a youthful, visibly smoother complexion come morning.
Source: Lookfantastic
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
An emollient that softens the skin
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
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
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Stearyl palmitate, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed xanthomonas campestris polysaccharide, Polysorbate 20, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Hydrated silica, Disodium edta, Zinc, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium dehydroacetate, Copper pca, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Lauryl laurate, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Canarium luzonicum leaf extract, Myristica fragrans kernel oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Amber extract, Ci 77400, Copper powder, Cream, Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Lauryl laurate, Isononyl isononanoate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Phospholipids, Carbomer, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Stearic acid, Calcium pca, Sodium hydroxide, Maris sal, Sea salt, Succinic acid, Disodium edta, Lactic acid, Glycerin, Palmitic acid, Propanediol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Sodium anisate, Hordeum vulgare seed extract, Unknown, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium levulinate, Potassium sorbate, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Copper gluconate, Boswellia carterii oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Myristica fragrans kernel oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Canarium luzonicum leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Rhizobian gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Amber extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Citric acid
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