Jordan Samuel The Performance Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“A green tea water hydrosol with antioxidant properties helps to calm inflammation for a more balanced complexion, while olive-derived squalane infuses your skin with skin-essential fatty acids and protective antioxidants as it moisturises.”
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, polyglycerin-3.
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: squalane, helianthus annuus seed wax.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow 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~40–60%
Glyceryl stearate~4.6–6.9%
- 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 stearateSqualane~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinJojoba esters~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersPropanediol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl alcohol~1.4–2.2%
- 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 alcoholHelianthus annuus seed wax~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxCamellia sinensis leaf water~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis leaf waterAcetyl octapeptide-3~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl octapeptide-3Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Acetyl hexapeptide-51 amide~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylate1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.75%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateXanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractButylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 glycolOlea europaea leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.35%
Acacia decurrens flower wax~0.1–0.4%
Polyglycerin-3~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate, Squalane, Glycerin, Jojoba esters, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Acetyl octapeptide-3, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Acetyl hexapeptide-51 amide, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Xanthan gum, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Butylene glycol, Olea europaea leaf extract, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Polyglycerin-3, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| Jordan SamuelThe Performance CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SulwhasooConcentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic | |
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| Match | — | 53% |
| Price | $44.95 | $68.00+$23.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Jordan Samuel - The Performance Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. 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 (acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, glycerin, polyglycerin-3 and sodium hyaluronate) 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). Emollients in this formulation (helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters, squalane, cetearyl alcohol and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (acetyl octapeptide-3 0.85% - 1.25% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.50% - 1.15%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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 34.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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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.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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