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Image skincare Cell-U-Lift Body Firming Creme
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Image skincare Cell-U-Lift Body Firming Creme

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
3 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“This product creates tighter and firmer looking skin with a smooth hydrated surface, while reducing the appearance of skin irregularities.”
Source: Face the future

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: hyaluronic acid.

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, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil.

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2–2.9%
Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne 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~0.1–0.45%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~2.3–3.4%
Anti-aging
3 ingredients credited for this claim
Limited support
What the product description says
“This product creates tighter and firmer looking skin with a smooth hydrated surface, while reducing the appearance of skin irregularities.”
Source: Face the future

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.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~2–2.9%
Hyaluronic acidEffect: LowOne 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~0.1–0.45%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~2.3–3.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Citrus reticulata extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~3.6–5.4%est.
Citrus reticulata extract—High~0.45–1.1%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
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 radicals3/5~2–2.9%est.
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Ingredients

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Polypeptide-23~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Complex
Not recognized
Ptychopetalum olacoides extract~5–7.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Trichilia catigua extract~4.8–7.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Rosa damascena extract~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

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Coffee arabica
Not recognized
Sambucus nigra flower~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.3–3.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Imperata cylidrica root
Not recognized
Butyrospermum parkii butter~2–2.9%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Butter~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citrus reticulata extract~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Unspecified form of vitamin c~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Polypeptide-23, Unknown, Ptychopetalum olacoides extract, Trichilia catigua extract, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Sambucus nigra flower, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Unknown, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Butter, Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Hyaluronic acid, Unspecified form of vitamin c

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsmdpi.com
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europesciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
Image skincare Cell-U-Lift Body Firming Creme
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