
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“Luxurious, multi-action Cream Concentrate delivers potent skin regenerating benefits against visible signs of ageing as it gives you day-long moisture and radiance.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains bakuchiol.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: tripeptide-29.
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.
“Youth Activating Cream Concentrate”
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:
glycerin, trehalose.
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, jojoba esters.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tripeptide-29
This product contains antioxidants (bakuchiol, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: bakuchiol
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains bakuchiol.
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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 GlycerinA 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 soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseA plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
More about BakuchiolAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPure 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 TocopherolA 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 acetateA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneHelp soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateUsed to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Behenyl alcohol, Mangifera indica seed butter, C13-15 alkane, Sorbitan olivate, Glyceryl stearate se, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Jojoba esters, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract, Trehalose, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, Bakuchiol, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Ziziphus spina-christi leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium bark extract, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Ubiquinone, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Tripeptide-29, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Sodium phytate, Dimethyl isosorbide, Citric acid, Parfum, Unknown
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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.
| InvityYouth Activating Cream ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | AlephThe One Trset and Restore Moisture Cream | SchafMoisturizer | Transparent LabBAKUCHIOL FIRMING CREAM Firming Facial Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 79% | 79% |
| Price | — | — | $79.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Niacinamide | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Based on the ingredient list, "Invity - Youth Activating Cream Concentrate" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin and trehalose in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (jojoba esters, caprylic/capric triglyceride, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetearyl alcohol and coco-caprylate/caprate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the 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.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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