Facetheory Relaxing Night Cream M10 PRO with Encapsulated Melatonin, Vitamin E and Peptides Lavender
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MoisturizingCaprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Glycerin + 15 moreWorks well
“A soothing and nourishing night cream formulated with hyaluronic acid to help your skin retain its moisture balance while you sleep.”
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 extract, 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 + 1 moreMay help
“ChroNOline™ is a biomimetic lipopeptide that helps reinforce skin’s structure by boosting the production of collagen VII, laminin-5 and fibronectin (key components of the dermal-epidermal junction), thus helping skin to retain elasticity and smoothness and softening the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines.”
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The antioxidant power of vitamin C can help to brighten skin and protect against inflammation.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Melatonin, Triticum vulgare germ oil + 3 moreMay help
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
User reviews
2 of 2 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~3.4–4.1%
- 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~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilGlyceryl stearate~2.3–2.8%
- 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 stearateButyrospermum parkii butter extract~2–2.4%
- 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 butter extractStearic acid~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidRicinus communis seed oil~1.5–1.8%
- 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~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilOryza sativa bran oil~0.95–1.15%
- 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~0.65–0.95%
Sodium levulinate~0.5–0.75%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.55–0.8%
- 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~0.45–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolPhospholipids~0.35–0.65%
- 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~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseMelatonin~0.35–0.65%
- 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 MelatoninArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLavandula angustifolia herb oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Lavandula angustifolia herb oilDextran~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranCaprooyl tetrapeptide-3~0.25–0.5%
- 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-3Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Water~0.2–0.4%
Glycerin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- 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~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 butter extractGlyceryl stearate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 stearateStearic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilRicinus communis seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- 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 oilOryza sativa bran oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilSodium levulinate~0.2–0.35%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 caprylateTriticum vulgare germ oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilSodium anisate~0.2–0.35%
Phospholipids~0.2–0.4%
- 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~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseMelatonin~0.2–0.35%
- 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 MelatoninArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCaprooyl tetrapeptide-3~0.15–0.3%
- 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-3Dextran~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranLactobacillus ferment~0.1–0.2%
- 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~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Stearic acid, Ricinus communis seed oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Sodium anisate, Sodium levulinate, Glyceryl caprylate, Tocopherol, Phospholipids, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Melatonin, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Xanthan gum, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Dextran, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Limonene, Linalool, Water, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Sodium levulinate, Glyceryl caprylate, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Sodium anisate, Phospholipids, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Melatonin, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Dextran, Lactobacillus ferment, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol
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| FacetheoryRelaxing Night Cream M10 PRO with Encapsulated Melatonin, Vitamin E and Peptides LavenderYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeRenewing Peptide Moisturise | Neal's Yard RemediesAge Defying Moisturiser | NorevaNoveane Premium Multi-Corrective Night Cream | |
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| Match | — | 56% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $27.93 | — | $46.29+$18.36 | $42.77+$14.84 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Caprooyl Sphingosine |
| 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 Lavender" 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. 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). Emollients in this formulation (caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, oryza sativa bran oil, triticum vulgare germ oil, butyrospermum parkii butter extract and ricinus communis seed oil) 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 (caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 0.15% - 0.30% and caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 0.25% - 0.50%). 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.
What our users say
Based on 2 reviews 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not clog pores.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Facetheory" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 6.99£ up to 9.49£ in the United Kingdom and from 27.93$ up to 171.00$ 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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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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