L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Golden Age Rich Night Cream
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Squalane + 13 moreWorks well
“Age Perfect Golden Age Re-fortifying cream has been developed at The L’Oréal laboratories as a protecting night cream with Neo-Calcium to encourage nocturnal repair of the skin's barrier function.”
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, hydrolyzed soy protein.
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: cera alba, cera microcristallina.
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 · Capryloyl 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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Hydrolyzed soy proteinMay help
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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Linalool, Geraniol + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Squalane~5.8–7.1%
- 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 SqualaneParaffinum liquidum~4.4–5.4%
- 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 liquidumGlycerin~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 GlycerinDimethicone~2.5–3%
- 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 DimethiconeCetyl alcohol~2–2.5%
- 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-40 stearate~1.7–2.1%
Glyceryl stearate~1.6–1.9%
- 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 stearateSorbitan tristearate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateCera alba~1.2–1.5%
- 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 albaMel~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelStearyl alcohol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCera microcristallina~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaParaffin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinCalcium pantetheine sulfonate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isohexadecane~0.65–0.95%
- 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~0.55–0.8%
Myristyl alcohol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholDisodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.45–0.65%
- 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~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dioscorea villosa root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 80~0.45–0.65%
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 copolymerAcrylates copolymer~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerOctyldodecanol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolHexyldecanol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolOryzanol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin
More about OryzanolTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.6%
- 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 acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Geraniol~0.25–0.45%
Eugenol~0.2–0.4%
Coumarin~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Squalane, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-40 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Sorbitan tristearate, Cera alba, Mel, Stearyl alcohol, Cera microcristallina, Paraffin, Calcium pantetheine sulfonate, Isohexadecane, Sodium hydroxide, Myristyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Acrylates copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Hexyldecanol, Oryzanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Linalool, Geraniol, Eugenol, Coumarin, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| L'Oréal ParisAge Perfect Golden Age Rich Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | LOreal Paris Age PerfectCollagen Hydrating Night Cream 50m | BIOTHERMBLUE THERAPY ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAM | VichyNeovadiol Rose Platinum Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 69% | 69% | 69% |
| Price | — | — | $85.00 | $37.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 6 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine | Adenosine | Calcium Pca |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"L'Oréal Paris - Age Perfect Golden Age Rich Night Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, honey, hydrolyzed soy protein and mel in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Paraffinum liquidum, beeswax, cera alba, cera microcristallina and dimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 29.99A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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