Embryolisse Anti-Ageing Re-Densifying Cream
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Rich in the same re-densifying, smoothing, plumping and illuminating ingredients than the Serum, it also contains marine collagen, a powerful moisturizing* and shea butter to bring balance to lipids.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: hydrolyzed collagen, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Anti-Ageing Re-Densifying Cream”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Metabiotic resveratrol brings more radiance and prevents age spots.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LimoneneMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateCetearyl alcohol~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholOctocrylene~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneGlycerin~2.1–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinArachidyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholBehenyl alcohol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexylglycerin~1–1.2%
Arachidyl glucoside~0.75–1.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLauryl laurate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lauryl laurateDisodium edta~0.55–0.8%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Parfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTriethanolamine~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineHydrolyzed collagen~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenGlyceryl linoleate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleateTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolButyrospermum 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 butterGlyceryl oleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGlyceryl linolenate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl linolenateSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePichia/resveratrol ferment extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Cetearyl alcohol, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Arachidyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl laurate, Disodium edta, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Hydrolyzed collagen, Glyceryl linoleate, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl oleate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Limonene, Glyceryl linolenate, Sodium hyaluronate, Pichia/resveratrol ferment extract, Sorbic 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.
| EmbryolisseAnti-Ageing Re-Densifying CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Meishoku Brilliant ColorsCeracolla Moisture Cream | PharmacerisEmotopic Emollient Barrier Cream | AvèneXeraCalm AD Cream Moisturiser Dry, Itchy Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $35.76 | $11.16−$24.60 | $13.39−$22.37 | $16.35−$19.41 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 6 Ii | Ceramide Ng | Arginine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Embryolisse - Anti-Ageing Re-Densifying Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen and sodium hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, hydrolyzed collagen, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl linolenate and arachidyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Embryolisse" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 55.00$ in the United States, for 135.61A$ in Australia and for 51.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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