
“Cellular water technology mimics the composition of water present in the skin to promote a youthful look.”
This product contains carnosine, creatine, hexapeptide-2. 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 (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).
The following ingredients - creatine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, ricinus communis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-2
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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 triglycerideHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateUvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateTinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Approved by the US FDA in 2026 (listed as bemotrizinol on US labels).
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineOne 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 soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterUvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneBrazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilA 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 acetateHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolUsed 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 glycolIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Palmaria palmata extractUsed to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinHelps 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 proteinCan support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
More about CreatineCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps 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 citrateUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideZooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Artemia extractCan 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 CarnosineHelps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-2Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Water, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Ethylhexyl triazone, Corn starch modified, Copernicia cerifera cera, Ricinus communis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Magnesium sulfate, Mannitol, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Stearalkonium hectorite, 1,2-hexanediol, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Sodium dextran sulfate, Propylene carbonate, Palmaria palmata extract, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Creatine, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Caprylyl glycol, Andrographis paniculata leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Sodium chloride, Artemia extract, Citric acid, Aminoethanesulfinic acid, Carnosine, Potassium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate, Disodium phosphate, Potassium phosphate, Hexapeptide-2, Calcium chloride
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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 EsthedermPhoto Reverse Brightening Anti-Dark Spots Cream-In-StickYOUR PRODUCT | RoC SkincareSoleil Protect Sun Stick | B.LABMatcha Hydrating Real Sun Stick | Nø CosmeticsGlowy Sunfluid LSF50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 30% |
| Price | — | $10.97 | $12.92 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 14 | 3 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Adenosine | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Judging from the ingredient list, "Institut Esthederm - Photo Reverse Brightening Anti-Dark Spots Cream-In-Stick" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (artemia extract, carnosine, glycerin, mannitol and hydrolyzed soy protein) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Theobroma cacao seed butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, copernicia cerifera wax, ricinus communis seed oil and coco-caprylate/caprate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 58.00$ in the United States, for 73.50CA$ in Canada and for 42.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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