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Image skincare Vital C Hydrating Repair Creme

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Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Allantoin 0.3% - 0.55%Glucosamine hcl 0.3% - 0.6%

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Product summary

"Image skincare - Vital C Hydrating Repair Creme" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glucosamine hcl, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Glycine soja sterols, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, simmondsia chinensis seed oil and squalane 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 (0.15% - 0.25%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
This moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.30% - 0.55%, 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: dipotassium glycyrrhizate, vitamin e, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, vitamin c and allantoin

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 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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The product retails for 82.00$ in the United States, from 46.95£ up to 1297.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 70.30A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Benefits of Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Repair Creme Formulated with Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin A & C Promotes healthy cell renewal Ultra-hydrating & repairing Fights the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles Nourishes dry, depleted & dull skin This decadently rich creme soothes and hydrates skin leaving it restored and calm.

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This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

magnesium aluminum silicate 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

glucosamine hcl 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Ultra-hydrating complex of ceramides and hyaluronic acid locks in moisture and soothes sensitivity Fights the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles A potent form of vitamin C supports skin elasticity and firmness Essential vitamin blend nourishes dry, dull and depleted skin Vitamin A derivative revitalizes skin texture and tone

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The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glucosamine hcl.

glucosamine hcl 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being 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.

ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.25%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Vital C Hydrating Repair Creme

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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: glucosamine hcl, 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, dimethicone.

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

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 5.2% - 6.4%

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

glucosamine hcl 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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

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

glucosamine hcl 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium dulcis oil 0.65% - 1%

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

limonene 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Comodogenic ingredients

isostearyl neopentanoate 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic

cetearyl alcohol 1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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aloe barbadensis leaf juice 26% - 31%

Irritation risk:

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

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

water 12% - 14%

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Plain old water

glycerin 5.2% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glyceryl stearate, Isostearyl neopentanoate, Peg-100 stearate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Limonene, Brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Stearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tocopherol, Ceteth-10 phosphate, Dicetyl phosphate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Panthenol, Squalane, Caprylyl glycol, Glycine soja sterols, Linoleic acid, Phospholipids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucosamine hcl, Hexylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Peg-8, Butylene glycol, Phytic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Pisum sativum extract, Allantoin, Retinyl palmitate, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Yeast polysaccharides, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Benzoic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Pyruvic acid, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Citric acid, Ascorbic acid, Vitis vinifera seed extract

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WIMJ similarity score		53%	48%	48%	47%	47%	46%	46%	46%	46%	45%
Key ingredients	tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate retinyl palmitate +16 more	Common: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate linoleic acid +6 more Other: hexapeptide-2 ceramide eop +5 more	Common: retinyl palmitate tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +7 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract glycine soja oil +7 more	Common: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate panthenol +6 more Other: niacinamide glycolic acid +13 more	Common: retinyl palmitate linoleic acid +4 more Other: niacinamide urea +3 more	Common: retinyl palmitate tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +4 more Other: niacinamide ceramide ng +5 more	Common: panthenol linoleic acid +6 more Other: linolenic acid trehalose +3 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: urea fructose +6 more	Common: retinyl palmitate linoleic acid +6 more Other: retinol bakuchiol +3 more	Common: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +5 more Other: urea cholesterol +5 more	Common: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate panthenol +5 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter ectoin +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? citrus nobilis peel oil Has skin benefit? +20 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +11 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +12 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Has skin benefit? +8 more	coumarin Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +19 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +11 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? triacetin Has skin benefit? +14 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? citrus nobilis peel extract Has skin benefit? +20 more
All ingredients	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium glycolate Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +37 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Image skincare Vital C Hydrating Repair Creme

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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