Jan Marini Age Intervention Face Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Age Intervention Face Cream delivers intense hydration while helping to reduce the visible signs of aging skin.Key Benefits Anti-Aging Patented formula shown to treat aging skin.Hydrating Formulated with intense hydration to renew skin.Discoloration Addresses cumulative sun damage.Patented formula improves the appearance of aging skin for a youthful complexion.”
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Moisturizing23 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Age Intervention Face 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:
glycerin, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, chondrus crispus extract.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethyl sulfone~6.8–8.3%
Limnanthes alba seed oil~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilGlycerin~1.8–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 60~1.5–1.8%
Cetyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholButylene glycol~1–1.2%
- 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 glycolPropylene glycol~0.7–1.05%
- 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 glycolSh-polypeptide-46~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trifolium pratense leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Soy isoflavones~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansUbiquinone~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme 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 UbiquinoneLupinus albus seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina seed extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Saccharomyces/copper ferment~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing
More about Saccharomyces/copper fermentSpirulina maxima extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plankton extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolSodium ascorbate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mannitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolTyrosine~0.25–0.45%
Lecithin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineBeta-sitosterol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolLinoleic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidTocophersolan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycosphingolipids~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPregnenolone acetate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Chondrus crispus extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractSodium dehydroacetate~0.15–0.3%
Chlorphenesin~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Dimethyl sulfone, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Sh-polypeptide-46, Trifolium pratense leaf extract, Soy isoflavones, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Ubiquinone, Lupinus albus seed oil, Rosa canina seed extract, Triticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Spirulina maxima extract, Plankton extract, Tocopherol, Sodium ascorbate, Mannitol, Tyrosine, Lecithin, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Beta-sitosterol, Linoleic acid, Tocophersolan, Glycosphingolipids, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Pregnenolone acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus crispus extract, Sodium dehydroacetate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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| Jan MariniAge Intervention Face CreamYOUR PRODUCT | UltraceuticalsLIMITED EDITION SIZE Ultra Moisturiser Cream | BiossanceSqualane + Omega Repair Cream | BeautyStatUniversal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream | |
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| Match | — | 55% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | $115.00 | $144.00+$29.00 | $14.87−$100.13 | $50.00−$65.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 15 | 5 of 15 | 3 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Ceramide Np | Ceramide 2 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Jan Marini - Age Intervention Face Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, mannitol, saccharomyces/copper ferment and sodium hyaluronate 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). Beta-sitosterol, glycosphingolipids, limnanthes alba seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter and chondrus crispus extract 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.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (sh-polypeptide-45 0.60% - 0.85%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.
Price
The product retails for 115.00$ in the United States, from 57.38£ up to 90.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 125.44CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 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
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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