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“Glycatil smoothing 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:
betaine, 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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
This product contains ingredients (resveratrol) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product contains resveratrol, tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
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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 butterOne 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 GlycerinA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA 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 triglycerideHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Isoamyl cocoateHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxCottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilA 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 acetateA peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
More about Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
More about ResveratrolConsists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npAn 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 acidHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Pure 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 TocopherolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHelps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateWater, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isoamyl cocoate, Cetearyl glucoside, Jojoba esters, Stearic acid, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Saccharide isomerate, Nicotinamide mononucleotide, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Bidens pilosa extract, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Glycine soja peptide, Crocus sativus flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Resveratrol, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Betaine, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ceramide np, Lactic acid, Allantoin, Polyglycerin-3, Olive glycerides, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Pentylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan caprylate, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium phosphate, Sodium chloride, Disodium phosphate, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| ElixirGlycatil smoothing creamYOUR PRODUCT | Skin+MeSoothe + Smooth Rich Moisturiser | Three ShipsRestore Ceramides + Gotu Kola Barrier Repair Cream | CetaphilRedness Relieving Night Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | — | — | $38.00 | $18.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 18 | 6 of 18 | 6 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Eop | Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"Elixir - Glycatil smoothing cream" is effective for: Moisturizing
This moisturizer could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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