Institut Esthederm - Cellular Water Cream

Institut Esthederm Cellular Water Cream

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WORKS FOR
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-aging
KEY INGREDIENTS
  • lactic acid
  • ceramide 3
  • urea
  • algae extract
  • allantoin
  • artemia extract
  • carnosine
  • cetyl alcohol
  • cholesterol
  • creatine
  • cyclomethicone
  • cyclopentasiloxane
  • dimethicone
  • ethylhexyl palmitate
  • glucose
  • glycerin
  • imperata cylindrica root extract
  • mannitol
  • phenyl trimethicone
  • serine
  • sodium hyaluronate
  • sodium lactate
  • soluble collagen
  • superoxide dismutase
  • +21 more
PROMISES
FULFILLED
91 /100
IRRITANCY
HIGH
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Formula review

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What does the product description say?
"The antioxidant moisturiser intensely hydrates while protecting against external aggressors (such as pollution) and signs of ageing."
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WIMJ summary

This product contains carnosine, creatine, serine. 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.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
MEDIUM
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MEDIUM
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MEDIUM
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What does the product description say?
"The antioxidant moisturiser intensely hydrates while protecting against external aggressors (such as pollution) and signs of ageing."
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WIMJ summary

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: algae extract, allantoin.

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: dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, urea

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
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HIGH
meets threshold
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WIMJ summary

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

The following ingredients - creatine, imperata cylindrica root extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
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HIGH
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MEDIUM
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Potential irritants

IRRITANCY
HIGH
Ingredient Irritancy Skin Benefit
steareth-2
Has skin benefit
steareth-21
Has skin benefit
lactic acid
Has skin benefit

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient Estimated concentration
Plain old water
45% - 55%
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
5.7% - 7%
A 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
4.3% - 5.2%
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
3.1% - 3.7%
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
2.3% - 2.8%
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
1.9% - 2.4%
Helps oil and water mix together
1.6% - 1.9%
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
1.4% - 1.7%
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
1.1% - 1.3%
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
0.95% - 1.15%
Helps oil and water mix together
0.7% - 1.05%
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
0.6% - 0.9%
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
0.45% - 0.65%
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
0.4% - 0.65%
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
0.35% - 0.65%
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
0.3% - 0.55%
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
0.3% - 0.55%
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
0.25% - 0.5%
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
0.25% - 0.45%
0.2% - 0.4%
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
0.2% - 0.35%
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
0.2% - 0.35%
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
0.15% - 0.3%
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
0.15% - 0.3%
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
0.15% - 0.3%
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
0.15% - 0.3%
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
0.15% - 0.3%
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
0.15% - 0.3%
0.2% - 0.35%
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
0.2% - 0.35%
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
0.2% - 0.4%
Helps thicken the product formulation
0.2% - 0.35%
Used to create a thicker product consistency
0.2% - 0.4%
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
0.15% - 0.3%
Helps regulate the pH of the formulation
0.2% - 0.35%
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
0.15% - 0.3%
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
0.25% - 0.45%
0.15% - 0.3%
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
0.15% - 0.3%
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
0.15% - 0.3%
Zooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
0.15% - 0.3%
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
0.2% - 0.35%
0.2% - 0.35%
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
0.2% - 0.35%
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
0.15% - 0.3%
A preservative
0.15% - 0.3%
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
0.2% - 0.35%
Helps regulate the product pH
0.25% - 0.5%
A preservative
0.2% - 0.35%
Used to adjust the product's pH
0.2% - 0.35%
A red colorant
0.2% - 0.35%
A preservative
0.15% - 0.3%
Helps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve products
0.05% - 0.1%
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
0.15% - 0.3%
A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
0.15% - 0.25%
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
0.15% - 0.25%
A fragrance. Can be irritating
0.15% - 0.25%
A fragrance. Can be irritating
0.15% - 0.25%
A fragrance. Can be irritating
0.1% - 0.15%
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
0.1% - 0.15%
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