PRODUCT REVIEW

innisfree Youth-enriched gel cream

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Niacinamide 2.3% - 2.8%Beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

"innisfree - Youth-enriched gel cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (betaine, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, glucose and butylene glycol) 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). Emollients in this formulation (squalane, cetearyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane and glyceryl caprylate) 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

We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (2.30% - 2.80%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and stearic acid

Irritation risk

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 29.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Target the first signs of aging with this multitasking, lightweight gel-cream that quenches skin with hydration while supporting a look of firmness, elasticity, and tone.

Source: Innisfree

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

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.

adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

niacinamide 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Target the first signs of aging with this multitasking, lightweight gel-cream that quenches skin with hydration while supporting a look of firmness, elasticity, and tone.

Source: Innisfree

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: betaine, 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: squalane, cetearyl alcohol.

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

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

betaine 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

lauric acid 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

Evens skin tone

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.

niacinamide 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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Key Actives

niacinamide 2.3% - 2.8%

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

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.3% - 0.5%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

hexyl cinnamal 0.2% - 0.35%

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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.2% - 1.4%

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

theobroma cacao extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.8% - 7.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

glycerin 4.1% - 5%

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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

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Squalane, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl glucoside, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum, Stearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Palmitic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Sorbitan isostearate, Hyaluronic acid, Beta-glucan, Glucose, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Betaine, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Myristic acid, Orchid extract, Tocopherol, Potassium laurate, Lauric acid, Iron oxides, Ci 77491

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: ceramide np collagen amino acids +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: panthenol camellia sinensis leaf extract +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: ceramide np collagen amino acids +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +32 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +10 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +10 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: madecassic acid butyrospermum parkii butter +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: polymethylsilsesquioxane arginine	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: arginine centella asiatica extract +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl octapeptide-3 +11 more
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Potential Irritants	orchid extract Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? sambucus nigra flower extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +5 more	perilla frutescens leaf extract Has skin benefit? commiphora myrrha resin extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	allium cepa bulb extract Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	allium cepa bulb extract Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more

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innisfree Youth-enriched gel cream

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

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