Kerstin Florian

Kerstin Florian Rejuvenating 24-Hour Moisture Creme with Antioxidants

Name: Kerstin Florian - Rejuvenating 24-Hour Moisture Creme with Antioxidants
Brand: Kerstin Florian

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 more

Moderate evidence

What the product description says

“Rich in antioxidants which can help defend against external factors, the moisturiser melts effortlessly into skin, softening and nourishing whilst helping to diminish the appearance of fine lines for a smoother, younger-looking complexion.”

Source: Recreate Yourself

This product contains tocopherol. 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.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.3–1.6%

Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging~0.15–0.3%

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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~0.5–0.7%

Ascorbyl palmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.~0.15–0.3%

Moisturizing

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone + 14 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Replenish and nourish your skin with Kerstin Florian Rejuvenating 24-Hour Moisture Crème , a deeply hydrating and anti-ageing cream that delivers long-lasting moisture whilst protecting against environmental aggressors.”

Source: Recreate Yourself

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.4–2.9%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.7–2%

Borago officinalis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~1–1.2%

Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.6–0.95%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~0.55–0.8%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.75–1.1%

Aleurites moluccanus seed oilKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.65%

Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesKey activeEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.65%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.5–3%

Peg-8· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product consistency~0.2–0.4%

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.3–1.6%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.9–2.3%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~5.2–6.4%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~4.1–5%

Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.55–0.85%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedEffect: HighA 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~0.5–0.7%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Borago officinalis seed oil + 6 more

Strong evidence

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~1.3–1.6%

Borago officinalis seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~1–1.2%

Oenothera biennis oilEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.6–0.95%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.75–1.1%

Rosa canina fruit oilEffect: Low, below effective doseA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.55–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~4.1–5%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.4–2.9%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.75–1.1%est.

Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.6–0.95%est.

Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.55–0.85%est.

Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient propertiesMedium~0.35–0.65%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.15–0.3%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

5 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.5–0.7%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.5–3%est.

Glycine soja oil unsaponifiables—2/5~0.35–0.65%est.

Triticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables—2/5~0.3–0.6%est.

Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties2/5~0.35–0.65%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Octyldodecanol~5.2–6.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Pentylene glycol~4.1–5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.5–3%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–2.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Glyceryl stearate~1.9–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Dimethicone~1.7–2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Tocopherol~1.3–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Pinus sylvestris bark extract~1–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Borago officinalis seed oil~1–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.75–1.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Oenothera biennis oil~0.6–0.95%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatory

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Rosa canina fruit oil~0.55–0.85%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Squalane~0.55–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.45–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Aleurites moluccanus seed oil~0.45–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–0.7%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Carbomer~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Glycine soja oil unsaponifiables~0.35–0.65%

Comedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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Triticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables~0.3–0.6%

Comedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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Pollen extract~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ceteareth-20~0.35–0.65%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Peg-8~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Ascorbic acid~0.15–0.3%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-aging

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Citric acid~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Parfum~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Octyldodecanol, Pentylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Pinus sylvestris bark extract, Borago officinalis seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Squalane, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Carbomer, Glycine soja oil unsaponifiables, Triticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables, Pollen extract, Ceteareth-20, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 60, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-8, Sorbitan isostearate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional

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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
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oilmdedge.com
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Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in childrenncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Kerstin FlorianRejuvenating 24-Hour Moisture Creme with Antioxidants

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