Epionce Renewal Lite Facial Lotion
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing20 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of skin aging while improving skin clarity and radiance.”
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:
cyclomethicone, 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: dimethiconol, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: phytosphingosine
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of skin aging while improving skin clarity and radiance.”
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~5.4–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilButylene glycol~4.3–5.3%
- 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 glycolCyclopentasiloxane~3.3–4%
- 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~2.6–3.1%
- 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~2.1–2.6%
- 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 oilPetrolatum~1.8–2.2%
- 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 PetrolatumPolyacrylamide~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideC10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters~1.2–1.5%
Cyclohexasiloxane~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneBisabolol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideC13-14 isoparaffin~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinC14-22 alcohols~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
- 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~0.45–0.65%
- 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 extractCyclomethicone~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeDimethiconol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
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 stearateHexylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolLaureth-7~0.3–0.55%
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractLinalool~0.25–0.5%
Limonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinum usitatissimum seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Magnesium salicylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malic acid~0.3–0.5%
Manganese glycerophosphate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-100 stearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePersea gratissima oil unsaponifiables~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Persea gratissima oil unsaponifiablesPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPhoenix dactylifera fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytosphingosine~0.25–0.5%
- 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 PhytosphingosinePpg-2 myristyl ether propionate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractRosa 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 oilRutin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about RutinSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Zinc pyrithione~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in calming down inflammation and restoring skin barrier function. It can be helpful in managing seborrheic dermatitis
More about Zinc pyrithioneIngredient list view
Water, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Petrolatum, Polyacrylamide, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, Cyclohexasiloxane, Bisabolol, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, C13-14 isoparaffin, C14-22 alcohols, Caprylyl glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Cyclomethicone, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Hexylene glycol, Laureth-7, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Linalool, Limonene, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Magnesium salicylate, Malic acid, Manganese glycerophosphate, Peg-100 stearate, Persea gratissima oil unsaponifiables, Phenoxyethanol, Phoenix dactylifera fruit extract, Phytosphingosine, Ppg-2 myristyl ether propionate, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Rutin, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Zinc pyrithione
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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.
| EpionceRenewal Lite Facial LotionYOUR PRODUCT | CurelUltra Healing Lotion for Extra Dry Skin | MustelaStelatopia Emollient Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 52% |
| Price | $102.00 | $2.79−$99.21 | $17.00−$85.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ap | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"Epionce - Renewal Lite Facial Lotion" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Cyclomethicone, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Phytosphingosine, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, cyclomethicone, limnanthes alba seed oil and dimethiconol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.25% - 0.50%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 94.48CA$ in Canada, for 119.00A$ in Australia and for 102.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
- 5Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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