Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Glycerin + 15 moreWorks well
“Reveal a youthful complexion with the Kerstin Florian Caviar Night Crème ; a delicately-textured formula that delivers moisture to the delicate eye contour, whilst improving the appearance of visible signs of ageing.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreMay help
“The formula also boasts Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, which encourages collagen production and delivers a visible lifting effect, whilst reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 3 moreMay 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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
C12-20 acid peg-8 ester~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about C12-20 acid peg-8 esterGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~3.3–4.1%
- 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 butterHydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides~2.5–3%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 triglycerideButylene glycol~1.7–2.1%
- 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 glycolDipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 alcoholPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.95–1.15%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCarbomer~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetateEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.7%
Peg-8~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCaviar extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caffeine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineBupleurum falcatum root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
More about Bupleurum falcatum root extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractChondrus crispus~0.25–0.45%
- 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 crispusTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolCoenzyme a~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and dissolve other ingredients in a product
More about Coenzyme aPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAlcohol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AlcoholParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumRosa damascena flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilBiosaccharide gum-1~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, C12-20 acid peg-8 ester, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, Cetyl alcohol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-8, Sodium hydroxide, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caviar extract, Caffeine, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chondrus crispus, Tocopherol, Coenzyme a, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Parfum, Rosa damascena flower oil, Biosaccharide gum-1, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Citronellol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Hexyl cinnamal
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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.
| Kerstin FlorianCaviar Night CremeYOUR PRODUCT | DRMTLGYPeptide Night Cream | EighthDayThe Ultra-Rich Intensive Moisturizer | Temple SpaSKIN TRUFFLE Brightening & Rejuvenating Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $185.00 | $45.83−$139.17 | $290.00+$105.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ap | Sh-Polypeptide-9 | Diglycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Kerstin Florian - Caviar Night Creme" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Kerstin Florian - Caviar Night Creme ticks this box. Biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, butylene glycol and peg-8 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). Butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil, cetyl alcohol and hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides 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 (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.95% - 1.15%). 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
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 176.00$ in the United States, for 390.74CA$ in Canada and for 200.90A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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