Power Lift Moisturizer
Efficacy 100/100·Medium irritancy
Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Product claims breakdown
Moisturizing8 ingredients contribute at the levels belowStrong evidence
8 ingredients contribute at the levels below
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, panthenol
ACETYL DIPEPTIDE-1 CETYL ESTERRole: HeroA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.2–0.4%
DIPEPTIDE DIAMINOBUTYROYL BENZYLAMIDE DIACETATERole: Key activeA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.55–0.8%
PANTHENOLRole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.3–0.55%
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDERole: Key activeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.8–1.2%
GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3–3.7%
SQUALANERole: Key activeAn 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.~0.25–0.45%
SODIUM HYALURONATERole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA 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~1.1–1.4%
Irritancy25 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
25 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 25 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Echinacea purpurea extractPlant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–1.8%est.
Silybum marianum ethyl esterHelps to create a nice product texture. Used to substitute siliconesLow~4–4.9%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinLow~2.3–2.9%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinLow~0.8–1.2%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineLow~0.3–0.55%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishLow~0.2–0.35%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.2–0.4%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Low~0.2–0.35%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureLow~0.2–0.4%est.
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.Low~0.2–0.4%est.
Ananas sativus fruit extractA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skinLow~0.2–0.35%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsLow~0.2–0.35%est.
ArbutinBeta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutinLow~0.15–0.3%est.
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very highLow~0.2–0.35%est.
ComedogenicButyrospermum parkii butter ~1.1–1.4% — rinse-off or low %Some risk
Butyrospermum parkii butter ~1.1–1.4% — rinse-off or low %
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicalsHigh~1.1–1.4%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~1.8–2.2%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.4–6.5%
Silybum marianum ethyl ester~4–4.9%
Glycerin~3–3.7%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.3–2.9%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.8–2.2%
Echinacea purpurea extract~1.5–1.8%
Behenyl alcohol~1.4–1.7%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.4%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.8–1.2%
Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate~0.55–0.8%
Isononyl isononanoate~0.5–0.75%
Arachidyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
Ethylhexyl isononanoate~0.4–0.6%
Oryza sativa bran~0.5–0.75%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.3–0.55%
Panthenol~0.3–0.55%
Tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Arachidyl glucoside~0.2–0.4%
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
Menthoxypropanediol~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.35%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
Cetearyl glucoside~0.2–0.4%
Sorbitan laurate~0.2–0.4%
Squalane~0.25–0.45%
Cyclodextrin~0.2–0.35%
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.2–0.4%
Buddleja davidii extract~0.2–0.35%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
Polysorbate 60~0.2–0.4%
Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.4%
Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.35%
Pyridoxine tris-hexyldecanoate~0.2–0.35%
Arbutin~0.15–0.3%
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.35%
Tropolone~0.15–0.3%
Myristoyl tripeptide-31~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Hexapeptide-10~0.1–0.15%
Diacetyl boldine~0.1–0.15%
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