Farm Stay

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Cream Ampoule

Name: Farm Stay - Ceramide Firming Facial Cream Ampoule
Brand: Farm Stay

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Moisturizing

Niacinamide, Panthenol + 10 more

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What the product description says

“Contains Ceramide to create a protective barrier and retain moisture in skin.”

Source: Yesstyle

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: arginine, sodium hyaluronate.

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: arginine, dimethiconol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, niacinamide, panthenol

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~3.1–3.7%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.25–0.45%

Ceramide npHero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.25–0.45%

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~4.3–5.3%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~1.3–1.6%

DimethiconolKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time~0.45–0.65%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: MediumMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.2–0.35%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~6.6–8.1%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~2.2–2.7%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~1.1–1.3%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.5–0.75%

Anti-aging

Side benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, Adenosine

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What the product description says

“Farm Stay Farm Stay 's extensive range of skin care features rare ingredients from nature like snail filtrate, horse oil and bird's nest, as well as extracts from pearl, gold, ginseng, aloe and honey to revitalize skin and combat aging.”

Source: Yesstyle

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~3.1–3.7%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: HighMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.2–0.35%

Evens skin tone

Not advertised by the brand · Niacinamide

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Anti-blemish

Not advertised by the brand · Niacinamide

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

8 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract + 6 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Anthemis nobilis flower extractA plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Mentha piperita leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Thymus vulgaris extract—High~0.25–0.45%est.

Chrysanthemum parthenium extractCould have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smellHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Bellis perennis flower extractA plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Origanum vulgare leaf extractA plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritantsHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1.1–1.3%est.

Coceth-7Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.6–0.95%est.

Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.8%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.5–0.7%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.25–0.45%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

T-butyl alcoholUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritatingMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~6.6–8.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Cyclopentasiloxane~4.3–5.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Niacinamide~3.1–3.7%

Hero · Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Octyldodecanol~2.2–2.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Polysorbate 20~1.9–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Carbomer~1.5–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Arginine~1.3–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Caprylyl glycol~1.1–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.75–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Coceth-7~0.6–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.5–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Pentylene glycol~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Dimethiconol~0.45–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

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Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Thymus vulgaris extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Chrysanthemum parthenium extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell

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Lippia citriodora leaf extract~0.25–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Bellis perennis flower extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Origanum vulgare leaf extract~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Urtica dioica extract~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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.

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Ceramide np~0.25–0.45%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Panthenol~0.25–0.45%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Adenosine~0.2–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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T-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Ci 15985~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Arginine, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Coceth-7, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene glycol, Dimethiconol, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Lippia citriodora leaf extract, Bellis perennis flower extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Urtica dioica extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ceramide np, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Parfum, Adenosine, Disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, T-butyl alcohol, Ci 19140, Ci 15985

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Product summary

"Farm Stay - Ceramide Firming Facial Cream Ampoule" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.10% - 3.70%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Ceramides (ceramide np 0.25% - 0.50%). 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.
Adenosine 0.20% - 0.35%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.25% and arginine 1.30% - 1.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.