Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingAdenosine, Tocopherol + 2 moreStrong evidence
“. . Black Tea Age-Delay Cream with advanced antioxidants is proven to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and firm, smooth, and retexturize the skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
MoisturizingVitis vinifera seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate + 27 moreGood evidence
“Black tea ferment is an advanced antioxidant that helps to defend against damaging free radicals while softening, smoothing, and enhancing luster.”
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:
glycerin, 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: dimethicone, hippophae rhamnoides oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneGlycerin~3–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride~2.3–2.8%
Cetearyl isononanoate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoatePentylene glycol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolEthylhexyl palmitate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSteareth-21~1.2–1.5%
Cetyl palmitate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateHydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesC10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters~0.55–0.85%
Ethylhexyl stearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateCetyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 stearateStearyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentLitchi chinensis seed extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus fruticosus leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Moringa pterygosperma seed extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Moringa pterygosperma seed extractHexapeptide-10~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractRosa damascena flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractHippophae rhamnoides oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilRibes nigrum seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilHydrogenated evening primrose oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilAcer saccharum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAdenosine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateRetinyl palmitate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerDimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePolyacrylamide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideTetrasodium edta~0.25–0.5%
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Maltodextrin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSilica~0.4–0.6%
Silica dimethyl silylate~0.3–0.55%
Laureth-7~0.3–0.5%
Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCaramel~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHexylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateIron oxides~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Propylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPropyl gallate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateBiotin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Bht~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, Cetearyl isononanoate, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Steareth-21, Cetyl palmitate, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, Ethylhexyl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Litchi chinensis seed extract, Rubus fruticosus leaf extract, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Hexapeptide-10, Avena sativa kernel extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Hydrogenated evening primrose oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Adenosine, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Retinyl palmitate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyacrylamide, Tetrasodium edta, C13-14 isoparaffin, Sodium hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Silica, Silica dimethyl silylate, Laureth-7, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Caprylyl glycol, Caramel, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium phosphate, Citric acid, Hexylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Potassium sorbate, Propylene glycol, Propyl gallate, Biotin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Bht
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| FreshBlack Tea Age-Delay CreamYOUR PRODUCT | GUERLAINOrchide Impriale - The Cream | ZYMOGENNutri Active Ferment Cream | HYGGEEAll-In-One Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | — | $421.57 | $36.36 | $24.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 14 | 6 of 14 | 7 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Beeswax | Ceramide Np | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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