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MoisturizingCopper pca, Glycerin + 23 moreWorks
“BIOTEC Skin Energising 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:
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.
Anti-agingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 4 moreNot delivered
“You can expect a youthful, visibly smoother complexion come morning.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~3.9–4.8%
- 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 PhenoxyethanolStearyl palmitate~2.2–2.6%
Carbomer~1.8–2.2%
- 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 CarbomerHydrolyzed xanthomonas campestris polysaccharide~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~1.4–1.7%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Parfum~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrated silica~1–1.3%
Disodium edta~0.55–0.85%
Zinc~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.4–0.6%
Copper pca~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Copper pcaPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.45–0.65%
Lauryl laurate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lauryl laurateHydrolyzed corn starch~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchCanarium luzonicum leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristica fragrans kernel oil~0.25–0.5%
Boswellia carterii oil~0.25–0.45%
Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilAmber extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77400~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copper powder~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cream~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.25–0.45%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEthylhexyl palmitate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateLauryl laurate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lauryl laurateIsononyl isononanoate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 isononanoateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.55%
- 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 butterSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- 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 oilPeg-100 stearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 stearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- 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 triglycerideGlyceryl stearate se~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.5%
Cetyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPhospholipids~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerParfum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Stearic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCalcium pca~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Calcium pcaSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Maris sal~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salSea salt~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltSuccinic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Lactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidGlycerin~0.3–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinPalmitic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPropanediol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium dehydroacetate~0.25–0.45%
Magnesium aspartate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartateZinc gluconate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Zinc gluconateSodium anisate~0.25–0.45%
Hordeum vulgare seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract. It might contain compounds that help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Hordeum vulgare seed extractPhenethyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
Sodium levulinate~0.25–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
Copper gluconate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Copper gluconateBoswellia carterii oil~0.25–0.45%
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilMyristica fragrans kernel oil~0.25–0.45%
Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilCanarium luzonicum leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Coumarin~0.15–0.3%
Rhizobian gum~0.15–0.3%
- 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~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAmber extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.25%
- 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 acetateTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient 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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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.
| ELEMISBIOTEC Skin Energising Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Maria ÅkerbergFace Cream Sensitive | Laboratoire ACMBoréade Global Anti-Blemish Skincare | DurexNaturals Moisture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 50% | 49% |
| Price | — | $30.32 | $17.67 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 14 | 5 of 14 | 2 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Beeswax | Salicylic Acid | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 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
- 5
- 6Oil composition of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) fruit-seedslink.springer.com
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