Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Skin will feel softer and appear plump for a flawless appearance Works to diminish the appearance of lines and pores May boost skin against environmental stresses NET WT 1 fl oz / 30 mL product-content”
This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide. This ingredient 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
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:
aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, sclerocarya birrea seed oil.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, adansonia digitata oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 2, palmitoyl oligopeptide
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, camellia sinensis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract + 4 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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Adansonia digitata oil~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Baobab oil. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilRosa canina seed oil~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilSclerocarya birrea seed oil~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCrambe abyssinica seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilTocopherol~1.5–2.3%
- 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 TocopherolElaeis guineensis extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zea mays oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCamellia sinensis extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractAphanizomenon flos-aquae extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
More about Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extractUrtica dioica extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stellaria media extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractSilybum marianum extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
More about Silybum marianum extractAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractAvena sativa kernel extract~0.5–1.15%
- 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 extractAvena sativa straw extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from straw of oatmeal. While colloidal oatmeal is an effective moisturizing ingredient, skin benefits of the straw extract are unclear
More about Avena sativa straw extractCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
Litsea cubeba fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus nobilis fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- 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 extractC12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateTribehenin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninCeramide 2~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2Palmitoyl oligopeptide~0.1–0.45%
- 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 Palmitoyl oligopeptideIngredient list view
Adansonia digitata oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Tocopherol, Unknown, Elaeis guineensis extract, Zea mays oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Camellia sinensis extract, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Urtica dioica extract, Stellaria media extract, Rosa damascena extract, Silybum marianum extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Unknown, Avena sativa kernel extract, Avena sativa straw extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Litsea cubeba fruit extract, Citrus nobilis fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Tribehenin, Ceramide 2, Palmitoyl oligopeptide
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Product summary
"Goldfaden MD - Fleuressence" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract and sclerocarya birrea seed oil 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). Ceramide 2, adansonia digitata oil, prunus armeniaca kernel oil, vitis vinifera seed oil and simmondsia chinensis seed oil 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
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide 2 0.15% - 0.65%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.10% - 0.45%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, 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
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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 129.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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