Facetheory Relaxing Night Cream M10 PRO with Encapsulated Melatonin, Vitamin E and Peptides
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCaprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 14 moreStrong evidence
“Relaxing Night Cream M10 PRO with Encapsulated Melatonin, Vitamin E and Peptides”
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:
dextran, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, ricinus communis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: caprooyl tetrapeptide-3
Anti-agingCaprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Melatonin + 2 moreModerate evidence
“Melatonin stimulates your body’s production of antioxidant enzymes, supports cutaneous tissue, fights inflammation, helps minimise the visible signs of ageing, and defends against oxidative stress.”
This product contains caprooyl tetrapeptide-3. 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 · Melatonin, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (melatonin) 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 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~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinPrunus mume extract~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
- 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 alcoholAleurites moluccanus seed oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilGlyceryl stearate se~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seButyrospermum parkii butter~1.4–2.1%
- 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 butterStearic acid~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidRicinus communis seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilCaprooyl tetrapeptide-3~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3Oryza sativa bran oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilSodium anisate~0.15–0.6%
Sodium levulinate~0.1–0.5%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateTocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolPhospholipids~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsCetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseMelatonin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that can regulate sleep cycles in humans and animals. When used in cosmetics, comes from plant sources. It can work as anti-oxidant in skin when applied topically in skincare
More about MelatoninPersea gratissima oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilLactobacillus ferment~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDextran~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranLavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLinalool0.045%
Geraniol0.0015%
Limonene0.001%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Prunus mume extract, Cetyl alcohol, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Glyceryl stearate se, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Stearic acid, Ricinus communis seed oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Oryza sativa bran oil, Sodium anisate, Sodium levulinate, Glyceryl caprylate, Tocopherol, Phospholipids, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Melatonin, Persea gratissima oil, Lactobacillus ferment, Xanthan gum, Dextran, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene
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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.
| FacetheoryRelaxing Night Cream M10 PRO with Encapsulated Melatonin, Vitamin E and PeptidesYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeRenewing Peptide Moisturise | Neal's Yard RemediesMen's Age Defying Moisturiser | ObagiHydrate Luxe Moisture Rich Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $2.66 | — | $43.98+$41.32 | $85.00+$82.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Facetheory - Relaxing Night Cream M10 PRO with Encapsulated Melatonin, Vitamin E and Peptides" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Facetheory - Relaxing Night Cream M10 PRO with Encapsulated Melatonin, Vitamin E and Peptides ticks this box. Dextran, glycerin and lactobacillus ferment 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). Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, oryza sativa bran oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, ricinus communis seed oil and adansonia digitata seed oil 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 0.45% - 1.05%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Facetheory" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 1.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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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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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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