Holika Holika Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Cream
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MoisturizingNiacinamide, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 + 32 moreWorks well
“Turn back the hands of time with the Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Cream from Korean cosmetics label Holika Holika; an anti-ageing, firming formula that delivers intense hydration to the skin and creates a plumping effect to fill in fine lines and wrinkles.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: beeswax, cocos nucifera oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl heptapeptide-9, acetyl hexapeptide-8, niacinamide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 4 moreWorks well
“Turn back the hands of time with the Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Cream from Korean cosmetics label Holika Holika; an anti-ageing, firming formula that delivers intense hydration to the skin and creates a plumping effect to fill in fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl heptapeptide-9, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4.
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.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Yeast extractWorks well
“Niacinamide in the ingredients brightens skin and fades hyperpigmentation.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Snail secretion filtrate~28–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
More about Snail secretion filtrateWater~12–15%
Glycerin~5.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl ethylhexanoate~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePropanediol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMethylpropanediol~2–2.5%
Ethylhexyl isononanoate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
More about Ethylhexyl isononanoatePeg-75~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
More about Peg-75Niacinamide~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCyclopentasiloxane~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneJojoba esters~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersCetearyl olivate~0.65–1%
Stearic acid~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTrehalose~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseHydrogenated lecithin~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCetearyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- 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 alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~0.6–0.9%
- 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 butterHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSilica~0.65–0.95%
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Arachidyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholBehenyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholArachidyl glucoside~0.45–0.65%
Sorbitan olivate~0.45–0.65%
Batyl alcohol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
More about Batyl alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–0.75%
- 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 triglycerideLecithin~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinC10-40 isoalkyl acid cholesterol esters~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractBeeswax~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 BeeswaxPhytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleateMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilDipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- 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 DimethiconeAcrylates copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- 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 copolymerVp/polycarbamyl polyglycol ester~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed sesame protein pg-propyl methylsilanediol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.4–0.65%
- 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 AdenosineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- 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 crosspolymerSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePanax ginseng callus culture extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica napus sprout extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractYeast extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractButylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- 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 glycolGlycine soja phytoplacenta extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pearl powder~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of 95% calcium carbonate that does not have any effect on the skin. The remaining 5% can include compounds that can help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function
More about Pearl powderColloidal gold~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl heptapeptide-9~0.3–0.55%
- 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 heptapeptide-9Carbomer~0.3–0.55%
- 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 CarbomerPolysorbate 20~0.3–0.6%
Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.3–0.55%
- 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 pentapeptide-4Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.25–0.5%
- 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-8Titanium dioxide~0.45–0.65%
- 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 dioxideSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.3–0.5%
- 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 fluorphlogopiteTromethamine~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Snail secretion filtrate, Water, Glycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Peg-75, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Jojoba esters, Cetearyl olivate, Stearic acid, Trehalose, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Silica, Biosaccharide gum-1, Arachidyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Sorbitan olivate, Batyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lecithin, C10-40 isoalkyl acid cholesterol esters, Cocos nucifera oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Beeswax, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters, Dimethicone, Acrylates copolymer, Vp/polycarbamyl polyglycol ester, Hydrolyzed sesame protein pg-propyl methylsilanediol, Adenosine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Panax ginseng callus culture extract, Brassica napus sprout extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Yeast extract, Butylene glycol, Glycine soja phytoplacenta extract, Pearl powder, Colloidal gold, Acetyl heptapeptide-9, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Titanium dioxide, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tromethamine, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum
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| Holika HolikaPrime Youth Black Snail Repair CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Serendi BeautyLa-bloom Vital Repair Cream | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICSurmedic 24K Gold Caviar Repair Vital Cream | COSRXAdvanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream | |
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| Match | — | 82% | 82% | 82% |
| Price | $27.44 | $74.42+$46.98 | $60.00+$32.56 | $16.46−$10.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 20 | 8 of 20 | 8 of 20 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-32 | Hexapeptide-11 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Holika Holika - Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, snail secretion filtrate and sodium hyaluronate 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 (jojoba esters, beeswax, cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone and helianthus annuus seed oil) 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 (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.50%, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.30% - 0.55% and acetyl heptapeptide-9 0.30% - 0.55%). 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.
- Adenosine 0.40% - 0.65%. 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).
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 115.50CA$ in Canada, from 61.55£ up to 65.95£ in the United Kingdom and from 27.44$ up to 34.67$ 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 23 studies and safety reviews.
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