Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Ascorbyl glucosideWorks well
“SKIN CONCERNS Dull skin, uneven texture & tone, skin sagging, wrinkles, loss of firmness.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol + 18 moreWorks
“In two weeks, The Elixir Cream helps improve 8 key signs of aging; it visibly reduces wrinkles, fine lines & sagging while improving radiance, skin tone evenness and smoothness and increasing the feeling of skin density and plumpness.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, dimethicone.
Evens skin toneCapryloyl salicylic acid, Salicylic acid + 1 moreMay help
“SKIN CONCERNS Dull skin, uneven texture & tone, skin sagging, wrinkles, loss of firmness.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosa hybrid flower extract, Rosa damascena flower water + 6 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%
Propanediol~4.6–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.9–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinIsopropyl isostearate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isopropyl isostearateHydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A sugar-derived compound that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate synthesis of skin's own moisturizing factors, but solid research is lacking. It could be irritating
More about Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriolOrbignya oleifera seed oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilPentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateOctyldodecanol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSqualane~1.2–1.5%
- 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 SqualanePropylene glycol~0.95–1.15%
- 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 glycolLactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractSucrose stearate~0.65–1%
Mangifera indica seed butter~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterRosa hybrid flower extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Adenosine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineAureobasidium pullulans ferment~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.6%
Rosa damascena flower water~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterAscorbyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideGlyceryl behenate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateGlyceryl dibehenate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tribehenin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAlcohol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 AlcoholArginine~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidInulin lauryl carbamate~0.3–0.55%
Myristic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPalmitic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPentylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPoly c10-30 alkyl acrylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateStearic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDimethicone~0.35–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconeDimethiconol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 DimethiconolCitronellol~0.2–0.4%
Coumarin~0.2–0.4%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Ci 14700~0.15–0.3%
Ci 19140~0.15–0.25%
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 PhenoxyethanolSalicylic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Isopropyl isostearate, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Octyldodecanol, Squalane, Propylene glycol, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Sucrose stearate, Mangifera indica seed butter, Rosa hybrid flower extract, Adenosine, Aureobasidium pullulans ferment, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium hydroxide, Rosa damascena flower water, Ascorbyl glucoside, Glyceryl behenate, Glyceryl dibehenate, Tribehenin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Alcohol, Arginine, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Pentylene glycol, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Sodium polyacrylate, Stearic acid, Xanthan gum, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 14700, Ci 19140, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic acid, Parfum
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| LancômeAbsolue L’extrait Ultimate ElixerYOUR PRODUCT | Institut EsthedermIntensive Propolis Adult Acne and Wrinkles Face Cream | VichyNormaderm Hydrating Care | Paula's choiceProbiotic Nutrient Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | — | $72.19 | $6.68 | $42.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Phenylethyl Resorcinol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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- 6Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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