Based on the ingredient list, "Hormocenta - Nachtcreme" 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. Panthenol, glycerin and peg-8 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). Theobroma cacao seed butter, beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cera alba and helianthus annuus 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

This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.10% - 0.15%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
This moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.45%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.

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.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hormocenta Nachtcreme is an intensive moisturizing and protective night cream, specially developed for the needs of mature skin.

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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, peg-8.

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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

beeswax 0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.7% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The rich formulation gently strengthens the skin overnight and protects it from premature signs of aging due to light-induced stress.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

ascorbic acid 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

lactic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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allantoin 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

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propylene glycol 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

parfum 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

decyl oleate 4.1% - 5.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.7% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

decyl oleate 4.1% - 5.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.6% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl oleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl ether, Propylene glycol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Synthetic wax, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Methyl glucose dioleate, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Peg-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer, Beeswax, Cera alba, Sorbitan isostearate, Magnesium sulfate, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg-2 hydrogenated castor oil, Ozokerite, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hydrogenated castor oil, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Benzyl alcohol, Peg-8, Retinyl palmitate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Lactic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Sorbic acid, Limonene, Benzoic acid, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Ascorbyl palmitate, Eugenol, Citral, Benzyl benzoate, Tocopherol, Ascorbic acid

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Key ingredients	retinyl palmitate lactic acid +9 more	Common: lactic acid panthenol +2 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +5 more	Common: retinyl palmitate panthenol +6 more Other: ceramide np palmitoyl tripeptide-8 +19 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +4 more	Common: panthenol cera alba +3 more Other: oenothera biennis oil pantolactone +3 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: oligopeptide-1 adenosine +13 more	Common: retinyl palmitate panthenol +2 more Other: dimethicone hyaluronic acid +4 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: ceramide np camellia japonica flower extract +5 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate squalane	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cera microcristallina +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 urea +14 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	citrus aurantifolia oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +20 more	bht Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? achillea millefolium extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? imidazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +8 more	camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? santalum album oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	cera alba Has skin benefit? sucrose polystearate Has skin benefit? +2 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? decyl oleate Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	oenothera biennis oil Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more

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