Epionce Intensive Nourishing Cream
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing28 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“Intensive Nourishing Cream”
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, sodium chondroitin sulfate.
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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum, phytosphingosine
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong evidence
“Extremely effective levels of active complexes, fruit extracts and peptides stimulate the skin to regenerate, producing a youthful, even-toned complexion.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: azelaic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate evidence
“This clinically proven treatment is shown to improve firmness, elasticity and texture.”
This product contains atelocollagen. This ingredient 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 8 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (azelaic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - quercetin also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Butylene glycol~5.6–6.9%
- 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 glycolPetrolatum~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumCyclopentasiloxane~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~2.2–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilPhenyl trimethicone~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.4%
- 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 butterHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePpg-2 myristyl ether propionate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed potato protein~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beeswax~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxLinum usitatissimum seed oil~0.3–0.6%
Glyceryl stearate~0.4–0.6%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateAlcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAllium fistulosum bulb extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Atelocollagen~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A protein that helps to attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about AtelocollagenAzelaic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Azelaic acidC10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters~0.2–0.4%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateC13-14 isoparaffin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinC30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice silky product texture
More about C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetearyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 alcoholCetearyl glucoside~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCetyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Hexylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolHydrolyzed yeast protein~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laureth-7~0.25–0.45%
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractLecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Malic acid~0.25–0.45%
Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesPersea gratissima oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPhoenix dactylifera fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytosphingosine~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosinePhytosterols~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsPolyacrylamide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideNylon-12 fluorescent brightener 230 salt~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyvinylalcohol crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractQuercetin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about QuercetinRosa canina fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Sodium chondroitin sulfate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium chondroitin sulfateUrsolic acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Petrolatum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Phenyl trimethicone, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ppg-2 myristyl ether propionate, Hydrolyzed potato protein, Beeswax, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Alcohol, Allium fistulosum bulb extract, Atelocollagen, Azelaic acid, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, C13-14 isoparaffin, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Laureth-7, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Lecithin, Limonene, Linalool, Malic acid, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Persea gratissima oil, Phenoxyethanol, Phoenix dactylifera fruit extract, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols, Polyacrylamide, Nylon-12 fluorescent brightener 230 salt, Polyvinylalcohol crosspolymer, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Quercetin, Rosa canina fruit oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Ursolic acid, Xanthan gum
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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.
| EpionceIntensive Nourishing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NIP+FABCeramide Fix Overnight Cream 12% | NEX SkincareMoisturiser | NEEDLYAzelaic Acid 12 Ceramide Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 78% | 77% | 77% |
| Price | $85.00 | $25.38−$59.62 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 16 | 3 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Epionce - Intensive Nourishing 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. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium chondroitin sulfate, sodium hyaluronate, 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). Phytosphingosine, petrolatum, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, limnanthes alba seed oil and phytosterols 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
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.30% - 0.50%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
Price
The product retails for 137.00A$ in Australia, for 108.93£ in the United Kingdom and for 120.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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