EmerginC Protocell Bio-Active Stem Cell Combat Cream
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 13 moreWorks well
“This nutrient-intensive moisturizer contains a clinically-studied, proprietary apple stem cell complex designed to actively combat the signs of aging skin, helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
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:
anhydroxylitol, 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: dimethicone, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“This nutrient-intensive moisturizer contains a clinically-studied, proprietary apple stem cell complex designed to actively combat the signs of aging skin, helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilGlyceryl stearate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinPyrus malus fruit extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractButylene glycol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerOlive glycerides~1–1.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilHydrolyzed soy protein~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinXylitylglucoside~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolPolyglyceryl-10 pentastearate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Behenyl alcohol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateGlycosaminoglycans~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycosaminoglycansPanthenol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractDimethicone~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.25%
Carbomer~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium phytate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Unknown, Olive glycerides, Tocopheryl acetate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Glycosaminoglycans, Panthenol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Dimethicone, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Carbomer, Sodium phytate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| EmerginCProtocell Bio-Active Stem Cell Combat CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BiodermaSensitive balance cream | CosmicaSensitive Balance Face Cream | ACOSensitive Balance Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | $104.00 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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