Goldfaden MD Wake Up Call by Goldfaden Md
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Ubiquinone + 14 moreStrong evidence
“overnight creamy facial moisturizer”
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, saccharomyces/copper ferment.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Thioctic acid + 3 moreModerate evidence
“make skin appear firmer”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. 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.
Evens skin toneRetinyl palmitateWeak evidence
“MORE EVEN SKIN TONE”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Thioctic acid, Ubiquinone + 3 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid, ubiquinone) 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Citrus paradisi peel oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.3–7.7%
- 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 triglycerideStearic acid~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidOctyldodecyl stearoyl stearate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2–2.4%
- 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 stearateSqualane~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGlycerin~1.5–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinPersea gratissima oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilGlycine soja oil~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilSodium hyaluronate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.55–0.85%
- 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 hexapeptide-8Tocopherol~0.5–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolDimethyl mea~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thioctic acid~0.45–0.65%
Saccharomyces/copper ferment~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing
More about Saccharomyces/copper fermentCarnitine~1.1–1.3%
Caffeine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineRuscus aculeatus root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.3–0.5%
Retinyl palmitate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilUbiquinone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinonePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Aspalathus linearis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Stearic acid, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Squalane, Glycerin, Persea gratissima oil, Glycine soja oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Tocopherol, Dimethyl mea, Thioctic acid, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Carnitine, Caffeine, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, Sodium benzoate, Retinyl palmitate, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Ubiquinone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aspalathus linearis extract, Sodium hydroxide, Glyceryl caprylate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate
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| Goldfaden MDWake Up Call by Goldfaden MdYOUR PRODUCT | BiopelleEmepelle Night Cream | thoughtfullyformedPeptide Night Cream | BaleaBeauty Expert Day Cream 3% Peptid-Solution 1% Ectoin | |
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| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 57% |
| Price | $85.00 | $195.00+$110.00 | — | $8.49−$76.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 | 4 of 15 | 4 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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