Works for
MoisturizingCyclomethicone, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks
“Replenish & moisture dry skin during the day, keeping the skin soft and dewy all day long.”
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:
cyclomethicone, 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: dimethicone, myristyl myristate.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, TocopherolMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclomethicone~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeButylene glycol~4.7–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~3.6–4.4%
- 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 GlycerinParaffin~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinDimethicone~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 DimethiconeDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeTrehalose~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseMyristyl myristate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateTriethylhexanoin~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinSodium chloride~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherPolyquaternium-51~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractLactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractPeg-10 dimethicone~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeDimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Microcrystalline wax~0.6–0.85%
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.55–0.85%
Bht~0.45–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.55–0.8%
Alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDipropylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolTocopherol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolEthylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Cyclomethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Paraffin, Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Trehalose, Myristyl myristate, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium chloride, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Polyquaternium-51, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Peg-10 dimethicone, Dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Microcrystalline wax, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Bht, Disodium edta, Alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Tocopherol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol
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| IPSAThe Time R Day Essence StickYOUR PRODUCT | An EraSpamoist Essence | TONYMOLYBio EX Homme Lotion | AqulaboKombucha First Breath-Like Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Price | — | $79.10 | $26.20 | $21.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Niacinamide | Pitera |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"IPSA - The Time R Day Essence Stick" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (trehalose 1.90% - 2.30%, glycerin 3.60% - 4.40% and cyclomethicone 6.00% - 7.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 44.50$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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