Judging from the ingredient list, "Embryolisse - Embryoderme Face Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Embryolisse - Embryoderme Face Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen, aloe barbadensis extract, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol 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). Linoleic acid, paraffinum liquidum, glycine soja oil, hydrolyzed collagen and linolenic acid in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.30% - 0.60%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this moisturizer (0.65% - 0.95%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.

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.

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The product retails for 32.95$ in the United States and for 32.95£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Embryoderme Face Cream

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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, hydrolyzed collagen.

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, cera alba.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid, paraffinum liquidum

triticum vulgare germ oil 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

cera alba 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

glycerin 2.3% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Experience a brighter, youthful-looking complexion with boosted radiance.

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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.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

retinyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

tocopherol 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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tocopherol 1.1% - 1.3%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

linolenic acid 0.55% - 0.85%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

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retinyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Exfoliation

parfum 0.1% - 0.15%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

glycine soja oil 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glyceryl stearate 5.8% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

paraffinum liquidum 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Glyceryl stearate, Paraffinum liquidum, Unknown, Squalane, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Triethanolamine, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Tocopherol, Butylene glycol, Glycine soja oil, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Cera alba, Steareth-10, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed elastin, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Tropolone, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Parfum, Hydrolyzed collagen, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Aloe barbadensis extract

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum retinyl palmitate +11 more	Common: linoleic acid glycerin +5 more Other: ceramide np ethyl linoleate +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane serine	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane serine	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +2 more Other: phytosphingosine dimethicone +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: ceramide 6 ii ceramide 1 +5 more	Common: linoleic acid glycerin +2 more Other: hexapeptide-2 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +9 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: dimethicone hydroxyethyl urea +2 more	Common: linoleic acid glycerin +3 more Other: urea ceramide 3 +7 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: fructooligosaccharides glycyrrhetinic acid +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: glycosyl trehalose
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sorbitan palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit?	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit?	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? raspberry seed oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters Has skin benefit? +6 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit?	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +2 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more

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