Elizabeth Grant Hydra-Moist Gold C Night Cream
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Elizabeth Grant - Hydra-Moist Gold C Night Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lactate, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, glycine soja oil, glycine soja sterols and butyrospermum parkii butter) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.55% - 0.85%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.30% - 0.55% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.30% - 0.55%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Elizabeth Grant" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 60.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Benefits
Promise: Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This product is suitable for all skin types to address the five signs of aging.
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| palmitoyl tripeptide-1 | MEDIUM |  |  |
| palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 | MEDIUM | | |
| ubiquinone | LOW | | |
Promise: Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
lines and wrinkles, dryness, uneven skin tone, dullness, and saggy skin.
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| glutathione | HIGH | | |
| ascorbic acid | HIGH |  | |
Promise: Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hydra-Moist Gold C 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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| ubiquinone | HIGH | | |
| butyrospermum parkii butter | HIGH | | |
| caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH | | |
Other benefit: Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract, glutathione, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| ubiquinone | HIGH | | |
| camellia oleifera leaf extract | HIGH | | |
| glutathione | HIGH | | |
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging |
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
Potential irritants
| Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| cocoglycerides | | |
| glyceryl oleate | | |
| ascorbic acid | | |
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
 Elizabeth Grant - Hydra-Moist Gold C Night Cream | Goldfaden MD - Brightening Elixir Advanced Brightening + Anti-Oxidant Treatment | Nivea - Q10 Energy Fresh Look Eye Cream with Vitamin C | Cellex-C - Advanced C Skin Tightening Cream | SkinCeuticals - Anti-Aging Regimen | Clinique - Fresh Pressed Clinical Duo | Elizabeth Grant CA - Green Power with Hemp Seed Oil Day Cream | Decorté - Prime Latte Essential Concentrate Cream | ARCONA - Chamomile Balm | e.l.f. - Happy Hydration Face Cream | MyChelle Dermaceuticals - Perfect C Radiance Lotion | |
| Price | |||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score | 69% | 67% | 67% | 66% | 63% | 58% | 56% | 55% | 51% | 51% | |
| Key ingredients |
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
|
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
|  IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
|  IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
- Vitamin C
- palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
- palmitoyl tripeptide-1
- panthenol
- glutathione
- glycerin
- glycine soja oil
- glycine soja sterols
- sodium hyaluronate
- sodium lactate
- Vitamin E
- allantoin
- ubiquinone
- butyrospermum parkii butter
- A type of green tea extract
- caprylic/capric triglyceride
- +12 more
| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
| 45% - 55% | |
| Plain old water | |
| 4.2% - 5.2% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
| 4.2% - 5.2% | |
| 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 | |
| 2.8% - 3.4% | |
| Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin | |
| 2.4% - 2.9% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin | |
| 2% - 2.4% | |
| 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 | |
| 1.6% - 2% | |
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture | |
| 1.5% - 1.8% | |
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin | |
| 1.2% - 1.5% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating | |
| 0.95% - 1.2% | |
| Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient | |
| 0.7% - 1.05% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.55% - 0.85% | |
| The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging | |
| 0.6% - 0.95% | |
| A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together | |
| 0.5% - 0.7% | |
| Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product | |
| 0.45% - 0.7% | |
| A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations. | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties | |
| 0.4% - 0.65% | |
| Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin | |
| 0.35% - 0.6% | |
| A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| 0.3% - 0.5% | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen | |
| 0.2% - 0.4% | |
| Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| 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. | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations | |
| 0.2% - 0.4% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.2% - 0.4% | |
| Stabilizes the product formulation | |
| 0.2% - 0.4% | |
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture | |
| 0.15% - 0.25% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.1% - 0.2% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.15% - 0.25% | |
| Used to adjust the product's pH | |
| 0.15% - 0.25% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.15% - 0.25% | |
| Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell | |
| 0.1% - 0.15% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.1% - 0.25% | |
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products | |
Show more | |
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Glutathione as a skin whitening agent: Facts, myths, evidence and controversies
- Glutathione for skin lightening: a regnant myth or evidence-based verity?
- Glutathione for skin lightening for dermatologists and cosmetologists
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol