
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“the firming formulation instantly helps to increase skin luminosity, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and offer deep, intense hydration.”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, panthenol
“Wake up to restored, energised skin with the Instant Effects PM Recovery ; an ATP-charged anti-ageing night cream that promotes healthy cell regeneration overnight whilst skin is most receptive.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate. These ingredients 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.
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateUsed 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
More about Butylene glycolYeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Faex extractA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholUsed to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA 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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractA compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin
More about EscinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)
More about Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetateA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractUsed in products to help dissolve oxygen and enhance oxygen molecule penetration into the skin. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an oxygen emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment
More about PerfluorohexaneOxygen molecules that are abundant in normal air. In cosmetic formulas typically comes as a perfluorohexane oxygen emulsion. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment
More about OxygenWater, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isopropyl myristate, Butylene glycol, Faex extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus persica kernel oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Cetearyl glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Panthenol, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Unknown, Juglans regia seed extract, Xanthan gum, Punica granatum extract, Escin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Sodium hyaluronate, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, Unknown, Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Dehydroacetic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Perfluorohexane, Perfluorodecalin, Pentafluoropropane, Oxygen, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Instant EffectsPM RecoveryYOUR PRODUCT | CULT51Day Cream | OlayAnti-Aging Face Moisturizer Fragrance-Free | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 52% |
| Price | $19.93 | $42.71+$22.78 | $11.01−$8.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 15 of 15 | 4 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Octinoxate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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