Gaylia Kristensen Dream Anti-Ageing Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Dream Anti-Ageing 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, trehalose.
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, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tripeptide-1, tripeptide-10 citrulline
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Dream Anti-Ageing Cream”
This product contains tripeptide-1, tripeptide-10 citrulline. 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 · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Diazolidinyl urea, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCetyl alcohol~2.2–3.4%
- 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 alcoholDimethicone~2.2–3.3%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~1.8–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinDimethylmethoxy chromanol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Dimethylmethoxy chromanolMethyl glucose sesquistearate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearatePeg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateHydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.9–1.3%
Hexapeptide-10~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tripeptide-10 citrulline~0.45–1.1%
- 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 Tripeptide-10 citrullineTripeptide-1~0.45–1.05%
- 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 Tripeptide-1Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinHydrolyzed soy protein~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinTrehalose~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseLecithin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.15–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDiazolidinyl urea~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
- 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 glycolButylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Hexapeptide-10, Tripeptide-10 citrulline, Tripeptide-1, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Trehalose, Lecithin, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Diazolidinyl urea, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool
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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.
| Gaylia KristensenDream Anti-Ageing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothPEPTIDE 21 WRINKLE RESIST MOISTURISER - Day care | Natura BisséNB-Ceutical Tolerance Recovery Cream | Panthenol extraFace and Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | $78.26 | — | $135.96+$57.70 | $37.00−$41.26 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-11 | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Gaylia Kristensen - Dream Anti-Ageing Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, trehalose, hydrolyzed soy protein, hydrolyzed wheat protein and aloe barbadensis leaf juice) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (tripeptide-1, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil and caprylyl glycol) 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 also contains Peptides (tripeptide-10 citrulline 0.45% - 1.10% and tripeptide-1 0.45% - 1.05%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
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