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Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream First Aid Beauty

First Aid Beauty - Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream
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Anti-aging, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

82 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-aging
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-inflammatory

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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What does the product description say?
"First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream has a unique formula, which includes a powerful peptide blend to help smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, glutaline-in-tense to improve the appearance of skin's firmness, and niacinamide to help skin appear more bouncy and healthy in tone and texture."
From: Ulta

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
palmitoyl tripeptide-38
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
polyglycerin-3
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
caprylic/capric triglyceride
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
spilanthes acmella flower extract
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
lactobacillus ferment
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
niacinamide
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
jojoba esters
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
spilanthes acmella flower extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua Plain old water
2 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
3 caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
4 butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter 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
5 dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
6 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
7 c10-18 triglycerides Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
8 ethylhexyl palmitate An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
9 lactobacillus ferment 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
10 jojoba esters An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
11 cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
12 niacinamide 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
13 spilanthes acmella flower extract Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
14 helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed cera
15 acacia decurrens flower cera
16 algae extract Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
17 palmitoyl tripeptide-38 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
18 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
19 avena sativa (oat) kernel flour Used to create a thicker product consistency
20 palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
21 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
22 camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
23 chrysanthemum parthenium (feverfew) extract Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
24 glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
25 hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
26 sodium lactate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
27 butylene glycol 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
28 peg-75 stearate Helps water and oil mix together
29 acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
30 ceteth-20 Helps water and oil mix together
31 steareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together
32 polyglycerin-3 Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
33 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
34 polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together
35 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
36 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
37 tetrasodium edta Helps to stabilize the product formulation
38 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
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Scientific Sources

  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
  • Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
  • Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
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  • Transdermal behaviour of the N-alkylamide spilanthol (affinin) from Spilanthes acmella (Compositae) extracts
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
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