Épanouie Luxe Skincare Doux Moisture Soufflé
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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Doux Moisture Soufflé”
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, royal jelly.
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: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-11, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-aging5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Perfect for chronically dry skin, aging skin or any skin in need of gentle rejuvenation.”
This product contains hexapeptide-11, 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Vanilla planifolia fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis extract~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis extractEuterpe oleracea fruit oil~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oilLycium barbarum seed oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum seed oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.4–1.8%
- 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 stearateAmarantheth-20~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed milk protein~0.8–1.2%
Goat milk~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milk extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Royal jelly~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Royal jellyHydroxypropyltrimonium honey~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.45–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractSelaginella lepidophylla extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Selaginella lepidophylla extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- 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 extractYeast extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractHexapeptide-11~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-11Polysorbate 20~0.25–0.45%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractButylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 glycolCarbomer~0.15–0.25%
- 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 CarbomerPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGluconolactone~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Lycium barbarum seed oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Amarantheth-20, Hydrolyzed milk protein, Goat milk, Unknown, Milk extract, Royal jelly, Hydroxypropyltrimonium honey, Glycerin, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Selaginella lepidophylla extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Yeast extract, Hexapeptide-11, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Gluconolactone
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| Épanouie Luxe SkincareDoux Moisture SouffléYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothPeptide 21 Lift & Firm Moisturizer | Josh RosebrookUltra Peptide Cream | e.l.f. CosmeticsFragrance Free Holy Hydration! Face Cream | |
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| Match | — | 56% | 54% | 52% |
| Price | $50.00 | $56.78+$6.78 | $60.00+$10.00 | $9.10−$40.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Épanouie Luxe Skincare - Doux Moisture Soufflé" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Épanouie Luxe Skincare - Doux Moisture Soufflé ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, royal jelly, aloe barbadensis extract, 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). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, cetearyl alcohol, punica granatum seed oil and caprylyl glycol 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.20% - 0.40%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.25% - 0.45% and hexapeptide-11 0.20% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
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.
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