Garnier Skin Naturals UltraLift Night Anti-Wrinkle Firming Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Cera microcristallina + 11 moreStrong evidence
“Skin Naturals UltraLift Night Anti-Wrinkle Firming 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, hydrolyzed rice protein.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera microcristallina.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol + 1 moreLimited evidence
“Skin Naturals UltraLift Night Anti-Wrinkle Firming Cream”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acidStrong evidence
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Retinyl linoleateModerate evidence
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citral, Linalool + 1 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~40–60%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneDimethicone~3.6–5.4%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~2.6–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- 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 alcoholPeg-40 stearate~1.4–2.2%
Glyceryl stearate~1.3–1.9%
- 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 stearateButyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterParaffinum liquidum~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumBenzyl alcohol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholC13-14 isoparaffin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCera microcristallina~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaCitral~0.1–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Glycine soja extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed rice protein~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinLaureth-7~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Paraffin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyacrylamide~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideRetinyl linoleate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An ester of a retinoid and linoleic acid. Three steps removed from the bioactive form of retinoid, retinoic acid. Once converted to retinoic acid in skin, it can help reduce wrinkles, stimulate collagen production, even out skin tone and reduce blemishes. The concentrations used in cosmetic products are often not high enough to have a positive effect in skin.
More about Retinyl linoleateSorbitan tristearate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolZingiber officinale extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-40 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Paraffinum liquidum, Benzyl alcohol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Cera microcristallina, Citral, Disodium edta, Glycine soja extract, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Laureth-7, Linalool, Paraffin, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Retinyl linoleate, Sorbitan tristearate, Tocopherol, Zingiber officinale extract, Parfum
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| GarnierSkin Naturals UltraLift Night Anti-Wrinkle Firming CreamYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal ParisWrinkle Expert 65+ Night Cream Moisturiser | VichyNeovadiol Rose Platinum Night Cream | BIOTHERMBLUE THERAPY ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 74% | 70% | 70% |
| Price | — | $6.67 | $37.39 | $56.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Calcium Pca | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"Garnier - Skin Naturals UltraLift Night Anti-Wrinkle Firming Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Garnier - Skin Naturals UltraLift Night Anti-Wrinkle Firming Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, hydrolyzed rice protein and caprylyl glycol 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). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, butyrospermum parkii butter, cera microcristallina, dimethicone and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer contains an effective form of retinoids (vitamin A): retinyl linoleate 0.10% - 0.35%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily. Because of the irritation risk of retinoids, we recommend to have another, retinoid-free moisturizer in your routine to use on the alternative days or when your skin feels dry.
Irritation risk
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 9.99£ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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