Facetheory - Ceraquench Renewal Cream M6

Facetheory Ceraquench Renewal Cream M6

Efficacy100/100

Works for:

based on ingredients and %
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-aging
  • Anti-blemish
  • Exfoliation

Can it cause trouble?

  • Irritation risk: high
  • Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2

Key actives

Retinol0.3% - 0.75%Tocopherol0.4% - 0.9%Retinyl palmitate0.35% - 0.8%
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Product Summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Facetheory - Ceraquench Renewal Cream M6" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate) 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide 3, argania spinosa kernel oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil and cetyl alcohol) 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

  • this moisturizer contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.30% - 0.75%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily. Because of the irritation risk of Retinoids, we recommend to have another, retinoid-free moisturizer in your routine to use on the alternate days or when your skin feels dry.
  • As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide 3 0.15% - 0.65%). 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.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lactic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, vitamin e and rosehip oil

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 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Facetheory" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 24.21A$ in Australia and from 22.99$ up to 141.00$ in the United States.

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