Galénic Ophycée Correcting Emulsion

Galénic Ophycée Correcting Emulsion

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
12 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“The skin is moisturised, matified and illuminated.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, methyl gluceth-20.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.5–3%
TriethylhexanoinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~8.2–10%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.5–1.8%
Methyl gluceth-20Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it~1.1–1.4%
Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~0.55–0.85%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.6–0.9%
Peg-8 dimethiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin~2–2.5%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1–1.2%
Isodecyl neopentanoate· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.~4.5–5.5%
Tribehenin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%
Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~2.9–3.5%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.2–0.35%
Anti-aging
1 ingredient credited for this claim
Weak support
What the product description says
“Results day after day, wrinkles disappear.”
Source: Cocoon Center

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–0.7%est.
TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~8.2–10%est.
Tribehenin peg-20 estersHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.3–4%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1–1.2%est.
Behenic acidHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.9–1.1%est.
Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresolUsed to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun lightMedium~0.6–0.95%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.65–0.95%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.6%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~0.15–0.3%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Triethylhexanoin~8.2–10%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Isodecyl neopentanoate~4.5–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.

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Tribehenin peg-20 esters~3.3–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~2.9–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Glycerin~2.5–3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Peg-8 dimethicone~2–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycol palmitate~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cetyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Methyl gluceth-20~1.1–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it

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Pentylene glycol~1–1.2%
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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Ci 42051~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Blue colorant

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Hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Behenic acid~0.9–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol~0.6–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light

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Bht~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Calcium lactate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Caprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Disodium edta~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.55–0.8%
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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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Isohexadecane~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Magnesium lactate~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Maltodextrin~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Phormidium uncinatum extract~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Polymethyl methacrylate~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections

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Polysorbate 60~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.3%
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.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Tribehenin~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ingredient list view

Water, Triethylhexanoin, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Tribehenin peg-20 esters, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Peg-8 dimethicone, Glycol palmitate, Cetyl alcohol, Methyl gluceth-20, Pentylene glycol, Ci 42051, Hexanediol, Behenic acid, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Bht, Calcium lactate, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Parfum, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Magnesium lactate, Maltodextrin, Phormidium uncinatum extract, Polymethyl methacrylate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tribehenin, Xanthan gum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Galénic Ophycée Correcting Emulsion
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