
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“Institut Esthederm City Cream UV In Cellium Protective Day Cream 30ml is a care product that provides the skin with protection against UV rays and the oxidative attacks of the polluted urban environment that cause premature ageing.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: carnosine, creatine.
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.
“City Cream UV In Cellium Protective Day Cream”
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:
artemia extract, carnosine.
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, peg-10 dimethicone.
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine, glycyrrhetinic acid) 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 also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhetinic acid.


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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
More about DimethiconeA broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideOne 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 GlycerinHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolA silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeA type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeUsed 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 glycolHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonatePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaWorks as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCan support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
More about CreatineActive compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhetinic acidHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps 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 citrateHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinYeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Faex extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateMight 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)
More about AdenosineA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA 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 CarnosineUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumZooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Artemia extractSeaweed 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 extractWater, Dimethicone, Zinc oxide, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-10 dimethicone, Caprylyl methicone, Butylene glycol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Magnesium sulfate, Silica, Tocopherol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Creatine, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Mannitol, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium citrate, Sodium dextran sulfate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Glycine, Unknown, Glycine soja oil, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Propylene carbonate, Glycol, Adenosine, Biosaccharide gum-4, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Carnosine, Xanthan gum, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Artemia extract, Laminaria digitata extract
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| Institut EsthedermCity Cream UV InCellium Protective Day CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MISSHATime Revolution Immortal Youth Cream | BARULABBarusol Expert Repair Salve Cream | VichyLiftActiv Collagen Specialist Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | $39.57 | $26.24−$13.33 | $17.10−$22.47 | $38.67−$0.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 16 | 3 of 16 | 4 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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