ELENSILIA Escargot Original Repair Cream
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingAdenosine, Threonine + 3 moreStrong evidence
“With double collagen, peptides & ceramide, this cream firms, hydrates and plumps fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: aspartic acid, lysine, serine, threonine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneArbutin, Cysteine + 1 moreModerate evidence
“This restorative cream heals skin damage with 80% snail filtrate, brightens and treats dark spots and hyper-pigmentation with arbutin, and nourishes and protects skin with botanical extracts.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: alanine, arbutin, cysteine.
MoisturizingGlutamic acid, Glycerin + 23 moreGood evidence
“With double collagen, peptides & ceramide, this cream firms, hydrates and plumps fine lines and wrinkles.”
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:
alanine, arginine.
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: arginine, dimethicone.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Arbutin, Cysteine + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin, cysteine) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolArbutin~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinDimethicone~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlycosaminoglycans~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycosaminoglycansHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateCyclopentasiloxane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Glyceryl caprylate~1–1.2%
- 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 caprylateCyclohexasiloxane~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneTriethanolamine~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~0.5–0.8%
- 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 stearate~0.55–0.8%
- 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 stearateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Peg-150 distearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylatePolysorbate 80~0.4–0.65%
Vp/eicosene copolymer~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin
More about Vp/eicosene copolymerMagnolia liliflora flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.5%
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 alcoholAdenosine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineButylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolStearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCyclotetrasiloxane~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilAllantoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinMyristyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholGlycine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineSerine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineGlutamic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAspartic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidAlpinia katsumadae fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leucine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAlanine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineLysine~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineArginine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineTyrosine~0.2–0.4%
Phenylalanine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Valine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Threonine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineProline~0.2–0.35%
Isoleucine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineHistidine~0.15–0.25%
Cysteine~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
More about CysteineMethionine~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Arbutin, Dimethicone, Glycosaminoglycans, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium benzoate, Glyceryl caprylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Glyceryl stearate, Chlorphenesin, Peg-150 distearate, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Polysorbate 80, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Magnolia liliflora flower extract, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Potassium sorbate, Cetyl alcohol, Adenosine, Butylene glycol, Stearyl alcohol, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Disodium edta, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Allantoin, Myristyl alcohol, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Alpinia katsumadae fruit extract, Leucine, Phenoxyethanol, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine
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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.
| ELENSILIAEscargot Original Repair CreamYOUR PRODUCT | It'S SKINPower 10 Formula Powerful Genius Cream | BARULABBarusol Expert Repair Salve Cream | KLAVUURejuve Pearlsation Multi Pearl Peptide Cream | |
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| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 61% |
| Price | $34.00 | $23.04−$10.96 | $17.10−$16.90 | $29.10−$4.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 15 of 19 | 11 of 19 | 15 of 19 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 3TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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