Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“An intensely nourishing hydrator, our Tri-Active Lift &Firm Moisturiser boasts nutrient-rich Marine and Plant Actives for soft, supple, and plumped looking skin.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, galactoarabinan.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, persea gratissima oil.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Tri-Active™ Lift & Firm Moisturizer”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy18 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 16 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinGalactoarabinan~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanHydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesMaltodextrin~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinOryza sativa starch~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C12-16 alcohols~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsCetyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- 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 alcoholPersea gratissima oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilBenzyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholOlea europaea leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractLevulinic acid~0.5–0.7%
Palmitic acid~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidAvena sativa kernel extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractHydrogenated lecithin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinTocopherol~0.4–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolSclerotium gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumBiosaccharide gum-1~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPimpinella anisum fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance and to help preserve product formulations. Can be irritating
More about Pimpinella anisum fruit extractSodium gluconate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium levulinate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- 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 oilSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilTrehalose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseDehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Boswellia carterii oil~0.25–0.45%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.25–0.45%
Angelica archangelica root oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePelvetia canaliculata extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenol~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelichrysum angustifolium flower oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Styrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateSodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateGeraniol~0.2–0.35%
Citral~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Farnesol~0.1–0.15%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Glycerin, Galactoarabinan, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Maltodextrin, Oryza sativa starch, C12-16 alcohols, Cetyl alcohol, Persea gratissima oil, Benzyl alcohol, Olea europaea leaf extract, Levulinic acid, Palmitic acid, Avena sativa kernel extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tocopherol, Sclerotium gum, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Xanthan gum, Pimpinella anisum fruit extract, Sodium gluconate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium benzoate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Trehalose, Dehydroacetic acid, Potassium sorbate, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Angelica archangelica root oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Pelvetia canaliculata extract, Eugenol, Citric acid, Helichrysum angustifolium flower oil, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Benzyl benzoate, Sodium citrate, Geraniol, Citral, Benzyl salicylate, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Cinnamal, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil, Farnesol, Sodium hydroxide
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| ESPATri-Active™ Lift & Firm MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | Step 4: MoisturizeSepicalm 03% Moisturizer | Be MinimalistCeramides 0.3% + Madecassoside | |
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| Match | — | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $50.00 | — | $9.99−$40.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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