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Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Hyaluronic Acid Capsules Hydra-Plumping Serum
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
It adds definition to the face's contours whilst restoring youthful vigour and bounce.
palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
lactic acid
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Ceramide Hyaluronic Acid Capsules Hydra-Plumping Serum
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
sodium hyaluronate
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
ricinus communis seed oil
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.6% -
8.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Used to stabilize the product formulation
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
2.9% -
4.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactic acid
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging
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)
ceramide np
0.95% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
A 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
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Potential irritants
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.6% -
8.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Used to stabilize the product formulation
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
2.9% -
4.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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dimethicone
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.6% -
8.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone/vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate crosspolymer, Silica, Ethylhexyl palmitate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethiconol, Butylene glycol, Ceramide ng, Ceramide np, Ceramide ns, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Lactic acid, Lecithin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Peg-10 phytosterol, Pentylene glycol, Persea gratissima oil, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Silica dimethyl silylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tribehenin, Zingiber zerumbet extract, Phenoxyethanol
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Topical emulsions containing ceramides: Effects on the skin barrier function and anti‐inflammatory properties
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Amended Safety Assessment of Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil and its Derivatives
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging