Institut Esthederm Bust Shaping Cream
Works for
MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks
“Bust Shaping Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": carnosine, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingCarnosine, Laminaria digitata extractMay help
“Institut Esthederm Bust Shaping Cream 200ml with creamy texture is a cream that targets age-related skin slackening, weight changes or maternity, acting as a cosmetic bra, for those who want to firm their bust.The formula of this cream sheaths and visibly firms the fragile skin of the bust and décolleté, shapes and enhances the bust.”
This product contains carnosine. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Carnosine, Laminaria digitata extractWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cyclopentasiloxane~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDipropylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isohexadecane~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneIsononyl isononanoate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateGlycol palmitate~1.1–1.6%
Glyceryl stearate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCetearyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMethylsilanol mannuronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coco-glucoside~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideParfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCetyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPentylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium polystyrene sulfonate~0.15–0.55%
C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice silky product texture
More about C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateMethylpropanediol~0.1–0.35%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Pisum sativum extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking
More about Pisum sativum extractPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconePropylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSaccharide hydrolysate~0.1–0.35%
Carnosine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineDisodium adenosine triphosphate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria digitata extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Isohexadecane, Isononyl isononanoate, Glycol palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Coco-glucoside, Parfum, Cetyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, Unknown, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium citrate, Methylpropanediol, Sodium hydroxide, Pisum sativum extract, Phenoxyethanol, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Propylene glycol, Saccharide hydrolysate, Carnosine, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Laminaria digitata extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| Institut EsthedermBust Shaping CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BiodermaHydrabio Light Moisturising Cream Normal to Combination Sensitive Skin | La Roche-PosayCicaplast Hands Barrier Repairing Cream | SkinCeuticalsEpidermal Repair Cream Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| Price | — | $21.73 | $8.21 | $90.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide | Centella Asiatica Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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