GUERLAIN Orchidee Imperiale: The Longevity Concentrate
Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline + 3 moreWorks well
“The duo of orchids at the heart of the highly concentrated Cell Respiration™ technology regulates the level of oxygen in the skin cells.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Dimethicone + 20 moreWorks
“weer voller te maken”
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:
diglycerin, glycerin.
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, cera alba.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethicone~3.1–3.8%
- 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 DimethiconeMethyl trimethicone~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeSqualane~1.9–2.3%
- 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 SqualaneButylene glycol~1.5–1.9%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.4–1.8%
- 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 triglycerideSteareth-20~1.2–1.4%
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerCera alba~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaJojoba esters~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersDecyloxazolidinone~0.5–0.75%
Polymethyl methacrylate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateGastrodia elata root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phalaenopsis amabilis extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylates copolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 stearateCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDiglycerin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinAvena sativa kernel extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractAlumina~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaSorbitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolLaureth-23~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Laureth-23Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMangifera indica seed butter~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterTetrasodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 acetateAlgin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginTitanium dioxide~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineLecithin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPolyvinyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteHyaluronic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed soy flour~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharide hydrolysate~0.25–0.45%
Adenosine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosinePolysorbate 60~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Cellulose gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumAlcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePalmitic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidRosa multiflora fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSanguisorba officinalis root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tropaeolum majus extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Geraniol~0.2–0.4%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLimonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTromethamine~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Polyquaternium-7~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Tin oxide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxidePotentilla erecta root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride~0.25–0.5%
Ci 19140~0.2–0.35%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolCi 14700~0.15–0.25%
Methylsilanol tri-peg-8 glyceryl cocoate~0.15–0.3%
Bht~0.1–0.2%
Skeletonema costatum extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Methyl trimethicone, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Steareth-20, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Cera alba, Jojoba esters, Decyloxazolidinone, Polymethyl methacrylate, Gastrodia elata root extract, Phalaenopsis amabilis extract, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates copolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Parfum, Diglycerin, Avena sativa kernel extract, Alumina, Sorbitol, Laureth-23, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Mangifera indica seed butter, Tetrasodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Algin, Titanium dioxide, Xanthan gum, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Lecithin, Polyvinyl alcohol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed soy flour, Saccharide hydrolysate, Adenosine, Polysorbate 60, Sodium hydroxide, Cellulose gum, Alcohol, Linalool, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Palmitic acid, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Tropaeolum majus extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Tin oxide, Potentilla erecta root extract, Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, Ci 19140, Tocopherol, Ci 14700, Methylsilanol tri-peg-8 glyceryl cocoate, Bht, Skeletonema costatum extract, Ascorbyl palmitate
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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.
| GUERLAINOrchidee Imperiale: The Longevity ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | DiorCapture Totale Retishot Retinol Night Treatment | the SKIN HOUSEWrinkle Supreme Serum | FOREOSERUM SERUM SERUM - GWP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | $120.00 | $14.11 | $59.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 6 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | Ceramide Np | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"GUERLAIN - Orchidee Imperiale: The Longevity Concentrate" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (saccharide hydrolysate 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45%, hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%, diglycerin 0.25% - 0.45% and glycerin 4.30% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 316.60£ up to 8767.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 640.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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