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Embryolisse Youth Radiance Care
Embryolisse

Embryolisse Youth Radiance Care

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Coco-caprylate/caprate, Squalane + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“LONG-LASTING MOISTURIZATION Hyaluronic acid and squalane ■ SMOOTHING ACTION Acmella plant extract RADIANCE BOOSTER Sugar-derived biosaccharide Protected from external aggressions, the skin regains its natural radiance while fine lines and first wrinkles are instantly smoothed out.”
Source: Supderdrug

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, diglycerin.

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: squalane, caprylic/capric glycerides.

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~5.1–6.2%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~3.2–4%
Caprylic/capric glyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–1.7%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1–1.2%
DiglycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.65–1%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.4%
Biosaccharide gum-1Key active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps 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~0.15–0.25%
Myristyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating~1.2–1.4%
Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~0.55–0.85%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.3–0.6%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.1–0.2%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“LONG-LASTING MOISTURIZATION Hyaluronic acid and squalane ■ SMOOTHING ACTION Acmella plant extract RADIANCE BOOSTER Sugar-derived biosaccharide Protected from external aggressions, the skin regains its natural radiance while fine lines and first wrinkles are instantly smoothed out.”
Source: Supderdrug

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Myristyl alcoholHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Spilanthes acmella flower extractPlant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skinHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenicMedium~1.9–2.4%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.35–0.65%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic3/5~1.9–2.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~5.1–6.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Propanediol dicaprylate~4.4–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Squalane~3.2–4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Glycol palmitate~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Isostearyl isostearate~1.9–2.4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

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C14-22 alcohols~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations

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Caprylic/capric glycerides~1.4–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Myristyl alcohol~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~1–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Diglycerin~0.65–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Polysorbate 20~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Isohexadecane~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Myristyl glucoside~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Myristyl glucoside
Sodium citrate~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps 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 citrate
Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Polysorbate 60~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Spilanthes acmella flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Tropolone~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Tropolone
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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-1
Sodium levulinate~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Sodium levulinate
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate
Sodium anisate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

More about Sodium anisate
Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Propanediol dicaprylate, Squalane, Glycol palmitate, Isostearyl isostearate, C14-22 alcohols, Caprylic/capric glycerides, Myristyl alcohol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Myristyl glucoside, Sodium citrate, Tocopheryl acetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Polysorbate 60, Parfum, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Citric acid, Tropolone, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium levulinate, Limonene, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium anisate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  2. 2
    Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?journals.lww.com
  4. 4
    Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
  5. 5
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Contact dermatitis caused by alkyl glucosides in the modern cosmetic industry and contact dermatitis in the Canadian aircraft industrydigitool.library.mcgill.ca
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