Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing24 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Firmarine Night 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, imperata cylindrica root extract.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Formulated with Spirulina Maxima to rejuvenate whilst polypeptides enhance the production of collagen for a plumper look, this cream also contains Vitamin E, Macadamia Nut and Sunflower Oils to protect against environmental damage.”
This product contains palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate. 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-caprylate/caprate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateButylene glycol~3–3.6%
- 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 glycolHydrogenated coconut oil~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Peg-8~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Dicaprylyl ether~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
- 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 butterHydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides~1.2–1.5%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilImperata cylindrica root extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractCetyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- 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 alcoholSodium polyacrylate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHydrogenated polydecene~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneGlyceryl stearate~0.45–0.65%
- 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 stearateSteareth-21~0.45–0.7%
Squalane~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPolysorbate 60~0.25–0.5%
Trideceth-6~0.25–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Ribes nigrum seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilButeth-3~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
Glycine soja oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLimonene~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 LimonenePentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSalicornia herbacea extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Carbomer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerCetraria islandica extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer3-aminopropane sulfonic acid~0.2–0.4%
Calcium hydroxymethionine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSpirulina platensis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractTetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
More about Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetateTributyl citrate~0.2–0.4%
Citral~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.15–0.25%
Magnesium chloride~0.1–0.15%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Peg-8, Dicaprylyl ether, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydrogenated polydecene, Glyceryl stearate, Steareth-21, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Trideceth-6, Disodium edta, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Buteth-3, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hexyl cinnamal, Glycine soja oil, Caprylyl glycol, Limonene, Pentylene glycol, Salicornia herbacea extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Linalool, Carbomer, Cetraria islandica extract, Geraniol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, 3-aminopropane sulfonic acid, Calcium hydroxymethionine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Spirulina platensis extract, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Tributyl citrate, Citral, Citronellol, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate, Ci 42090, Magnesium chloride, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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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.
| Erno LaszloFirmarine Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | HydroPeptideTravel-Size Nimni Cream | Beauty PieYouthbomb Biologic Collagen Peptide Cream | REVOLUTION SKINCAREUltimate Skin Strength Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | $102.20 | $45.00−$57.20 | $231.36+$129.16 | $13.22−$88.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 7 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Erno Laszlo - Firmarine Night Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Erno Laszlo - Firmarine Night Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, imperata cylindrica root extract, 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). Emollients in this formulation (glycine soja oil, ribes nigrum seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine 0.15% - 0.30%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, 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
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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 102.20$ in the United States, from 105.60£ up to 132.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 153.30CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3
- 4Allergic contact dermatitis from grassespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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