LOreal Paris Age Perfect Golden Age Day Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“The formula helps to restore the skin's natural barrier function and support the skin's structure.”
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:
glycerin, mannitol.
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: myristyl myristate, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Jasminum officinale flower extract, Linalool + 7 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%
Squalane~5.5–6.7%
- 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 SqualaneCyclohexasiloxane~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2.1–2.5%
- 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 stearatePeg-40 stearate~1.7–2.1%
Paraffinum liquidum~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumMyristyl myristate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateDrometrizole trisiloxane~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet
More about Drometrizole trisiloxaneOctyldodecanol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolJasminum officinale flower extract~0.65–0.95%
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.6–0.9%
Tin oxide~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideStearyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholIsobutane~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sorbitan oleate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateSorbitan tristearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateCalcium pantetheine sulfonate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isohexadecane~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneSodium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Myristyl 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 alcoholCyclodextrin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
More about CyclodextrinMannitol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolDisodium edta~0.35–0.6%
Disodium succinate~0.35–0.65%
Octocrylene~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneHydrolyzed soy protein~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Iris florentina root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.4–0.6%
- 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 fluorphlogopitePentylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolFaex extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Faex extractPolysorbate 80~0.4–0.6%
Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerAcrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymerButylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- 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 glycolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Ci 77163~0.35–0.6%
Iron oxides~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.45–0.7%
- 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 dioxideMica~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaLinalool~0.3–0.55%
Geraniol~0.25–0.5%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCoumarin~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Squalane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-40 stearate, Paraffinum liquidum, Myristyl myristate, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Octyldodecanol, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Tin oxide, Stearyl alcohol, Isobutane, Sorbitan oleate, Sorbitan tristearate, Calcium pantetheine sulfonate, Isohexadecane, Sodium hydroxide, Myristyl alcohol, Cyclodextrin, Mannitol, Disodium edta, Disodium succinate, Octocrylene, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Iris florentina root extract, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Pentylene glycol, Faex extract, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer, Butylene glycol, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Ci 77163, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Linalool, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Parfum
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| LOreal Paris Age PerfectGolden Age Day CreamYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal ParisAge Perfect Golden Age Rosy Day Cream | BIOTHERMBLUE THERAPY ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAM | Shu UemuraUltime8 Sublime Beauty Oil In Cream | |
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| Match | — | 70% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $9.90 | $26.43+$16.53 | $85.00+$75.10 | $115.00+$105.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | — | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"LOreal Paris Age Perfect - Golden Age Day Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. LOreal Paris Age Perfect - Golden Age Day Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, mannitol, hydrolyzed soy protein and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Paraffinum liquidum, myristyl myristate, squalane, cetyl alcohol and cyclohexasiloxane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 21.64CA$ in Canada, for 19.97A$ in Australia, for 16.31$ in the United States and for 14.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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