Frezyderm MOISTURIZING PLUS CREAM
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“MOISTURIZING PLUS CREAM”
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, imperata cylindrica root extract.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9, panthenol
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“The cream also activates the mechanism of gene skin expression and helps increase the production of collagen and elastin, as a result fine lines are reduced and the skin becomes firm and toned. Dermatologically tested BUY NOW”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9, centella asiatica extract. These ingredients 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 · 6 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, imperata cylindrica root extract) 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?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Neopentyl glycol dicaprate~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Neopentyl glycol dicaprateDi-c12-13 alkyl malate~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Di-c12-13 alkyl malateHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~2.4–3%
- 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 oilAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateImperata cylindrica root extract~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractTocopheryl acetate~1.4–1.7%
- 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 acetateTocopherol~1.2–1.4%
- 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 TocopherolDimethicone~1–1.3%
- 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 DimethiconePropylene glycol~0.7–1.05%
- 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 glycolCentella asiatica extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPanthenol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDisodium uridine phosphate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.5–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinAcetyl tetrapeptide-9~0.45–0.65%
- 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 Acetyl tetrapeptide-9Acetyl tetrapeptide-11~0.35–0.65%
- 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 Acetyl tetrapeptide-11Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEthyl ferulate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mannitol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolBis-peg/ppg-20/5 peg/ppg-20/5 dimethicone~0.3–0.55%
Peg/ppg-20/20 dimethicone~0.25–0.5%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- 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 triglycerideTrideceth-6~0.25–0.5%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePolyglyceryl-5 trioleate~0.3–0.55%
Peg-8~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Carbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.4%
C18-21 alkane~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCoumarin~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeIngredient list view
Water, Neopentyl glycol dicaprate, Di-c12-13 alkyl malate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Propylene glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Panthenol, Disodium uridine phosphate, Glycerin, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Acetyl tetrapeptide-11, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethyl ferulate, Mannitol, Bis-peg/ppg-20/5 peg/ppg-20/5 dimethicone, Peg/ppg-20/20 dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Trideceth-6, Sodium polyacrylate, Polyglyceryl-5 trioleate, Peg-8, Benzoic acid, Carbomer, Dehydroacetic acid, C18-21 alkane, Disodium edta, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Geraniol, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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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.
| FrezydermMOISTURIZING PLUS CREAMYOUR PRODUCT | BABORReVersive Pro Youth Cream Rich | Youth To The PeoplePolypeptide-121 Future Cream | Peter Thomas RothPeptide 21 Lift & Firm Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 53% | 50% |
| Price | $35.03 | $125.00+$89.97 | $64.00+$28.97 | $56.78+$21.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 15 | 4 of 15 | 8 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Niacinamide | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Frezyderm - MOISTURIZING PLUS CREAM" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Frezyderm - MOISTURIZING PLUS CREAM ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin, imperata cylindrica root extract, mannitol and sodium hyaluronate 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). Argania spinosa kernel oil, dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil, neopentyl glycol dicaprate and di-c12-13 alkyl malate 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 (acetyl tetrapeptide-11 0.35% - 0.65% and acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.45% - 0.65%). 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
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.
Price
The product retails for 32.14$ in the United States and for 27.35£ 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 30 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis from grassespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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