Institut Esthederm Extra-Firming Hydrating Lotion
Works for
Anti-agingCarnosine, Tocopherol + 1 moreMay help
“Institut Esthederm Extra-Firming Hydrating Lotion 200ml is a body lotion that targets skin sagging related to age, weight changes or motherhood.This creamy and comfortable lotion is ideal for dehydrated skin, loss of firmness, after pregnancy or diet.Thanks to the Sculpt technology enhanced by a powerful plant peptide that stimulates synthesis and prevents the breakdown of collagen and elastin fibers, it corrects skin sagging and preserves youthfulness for a better elasticity of the skin.”
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 11 moreWorks
“Extra-Firming Hydrating Lotion”
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:
carnosine, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, c10-18 triglycerides.
Evens skin tonePisum sativum extractNot delivered
“Enriched with glycerine, it moisturises intensely and durably.The skin is firmer, it recovers support and tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Carnosine, Laminaria digitata extract + 1 moreWorks 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%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglycerideEthylhexyl palmitate~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateDicaprylyl ether~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.6%
- 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~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateAlcohol denat.~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Myreth-3 myristate~1.1–1.6%
Pentylene glycol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolC10-18 triglycerides~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesSteareth-21~0.5–1.1%
Methylsilanol mannuronate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.75%
- 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 crosspolymerHexanediol~0.3–0.75%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium citrate~0.2–0.7%
- 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~0.15–0.7%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPisum sativum extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
- 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~0.1–0.45%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Carnosine~0.1–0.35%
- 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~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria digitata extract~0.05–0.25%
- 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~0.05–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Dicaprylyl ether, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Alcohol denat., Myreth-3 myristate, Pentylene glycol, C10-18 triglycerides, Steareth-21, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Parfum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium citrate, Methylpropanediol, Xanthan gum, Pisum sativum extract, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Saccharide hydrolysate, Sodium hydroxide, Carnosine, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Laminaria digitata extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
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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 EsthedermExtra-Firming Hydrating LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Kylie BabyMoisturizing Lotion | NeutrogenaUltra Sensitive Daily Facial Moisturizer | CetaphilRedness Relieving Night Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 40% |
| Price | — | — | $9.80 | $9.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | 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.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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