La Roche-Posay Active C10 Vitamin C Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Active C10 Vitamin C Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Fortified with Hyaluronic Acid and a high concentration of pure Vitamin C, the concentrate combats dullness and uneven skin tone, whilst delivering long-lasting hydration to reveal a smoother, more refined texture.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Ascorbic acid, ParfumMedium 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%
Ascorbic acid10%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ascorbic acidDimethicone~4.5–5.5%
- 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 DimethiconeC12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateGlycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl palmitate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePotassium hydroxide~1.7–2%
Cetyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 alcoholPeg-100 stearate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateGlyceryl stearate~1–1.2%
- 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 stearateSodium styrene/ma copolymer~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholIsobutane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerDimethiconol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMyristyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBiosaccharide 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-1Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumT-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholAcrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymerTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.25%
- 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 acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Ascorbic acid, Dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Potassium hydroxide, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium styrene/ma copolymer, Stearyl alcohol, Isobutane, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Sodium hyaluronate, Myristyl alcohol, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Xanthan gum, T-butyl alcohol, Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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| La Roche-PosayActive C10 Vitamin C Anti-Wrinkle Face CreamYOUR PRODUCT | CitrixVitamin C 10 Percent Cream | Cellex-CAdvanced C Skin Tightening Cream | Reform SkincareEveryday Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 86% | 85% |
| Price | $37.50 | $72.00+$34.50 | $155.25+$117.75 | $46.21+$8.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Cyclomethicone | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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