Works for
Anti-agingRetinyl palmitate, Hexapeptide-3 + 1 moreMay help
“Enriched with Geranium Extract, you’ll experience an increase in firmness as well as notice a softening in the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.”
This product contains hexapeptide-3, retinyl palmitate. 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Ceramide 2, Hexapeptide-3 + 20 moreWorks well
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 2, hexapeptide-3
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Retinyl palmitate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 1 moreMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa centifolia flower water, Retinyl palmitate + 1 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%
Maris aqua~4.7–5.7%
Rosa centifolia flower water~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinDiisostearyl malate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateOctyldodecyl myristate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Octyldodecyl myristateButylene glycol~1.6–2%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–1.9%
- 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 triglycerideCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateTrehalose~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePolyglyceryl-10 isostearate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isopropyl myristate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateHydrogenated palm kernel oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideDipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydrogenated castor oil isostearate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylamide~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideEthyl oleate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ethyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell
More about Ethyl oleateOleic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidCera alba~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaGlyceryl diisostearate/hydrogenated rosinate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCarbomer~0.3–0.55%
- 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 CarbomerArginine~0.3–0.55%
- 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 ArginineLactobacillus/bean seed extract/sodium glutamate ferment filtrate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- 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 acetateLaureth-7~0.3–0.6%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopitePyrus cydonia seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide 2~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2Aluminum hydroxide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideSodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateRetinyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateZea mays oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilIsostearyl acetyl glutaminate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast beta-glucan~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateHydrolyzed collagen~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenCaffeine~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 CaffeineArnica montana flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractGeranium robertianum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polygonum tinctorium leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateYeast extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilUncaria tomentosa extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolCamellia sinensis leaf powder~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oligopeptide-6~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexapeptide-3~0.1–0.15%
- 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 Hexapeptide-3Ingredient list view
Water, Maris aqua, Rosa centifolia flower water, Glycerin, Diisostearyl malate, Octyldodecyl myristate, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Trehalose, Polyglyceryl-10 isostearate, Isopropyl myristate, Hydrogenated palm kernel oil, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated castor oil isostearate, Polyacrylamide, Ethyl oleate, Oleic acid, Cera alba, Glyceryl diisostearate/hydrogenated rosinate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Carbomer, Arginine, Lactobacillus/bean seed extract/sodium glutamate ferment filtrate, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Laureth-7, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Pyrus cydonia seed extract, Ceramide 2, Aluminum hydroxide, Sodium polyacrylate, Retinyl palmitate, Zea mays oil, Isostearyl acetyl glutaminate, Yeast beta-glucan, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Caffeine, Arnica montana flower extract, Geranium robertianum extract, Vitis vinifera leaf extract, Polygonum tinctorium leaf/stem extract, Maltodextrin, Sodium hyaluronate, Yeast extract, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Uncaria tomentosa extract, Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract, Tocopherol, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Oligopeptide-6, Hexapeptide-3
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 18 | 6 of 18 | 5 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Dipeptide-2 | Adenosine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887sciencedirect.com
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- 5Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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