"L'Oréal Paris - Revitalift Day 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. Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, glycerin, glycine soja protein and hydrolyzed soy protein 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). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba and myristyl myristate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.40%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.35% - 0.60%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.

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.

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The product retails for 16.97CA$ in Canada, from 18.18A$ up to 27.74A$ in Australia, for 15.67$ in the United States and for 6.49£ in the United Kingdom.

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Revitalift Day Cream

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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, glycine soja 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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, salicyloyl phytosphingosine

beeswax 0.75% - 1.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cera alba 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

myristyl myristate 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

L'Oréal Paris® Revitalift Day Cream is enriched with Pro-Retinol A, a powerful anti-wrinkle ingredient, known to stimulate skin cell renewal for a deep anti-ageing action.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, glycine soja protein, salicyloyl phytosphingosine - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.1% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

glycine soja protein 0.45% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking

salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking

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yeast extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

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

retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

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

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phenethyl alcohol 0.3% - 0.55%

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A fragrance. Can be irritating

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

myristyl myristate 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.1% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cyclohexasiloxane 6.2% - 7.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

glycerin 4.2% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Myristyl myristate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-20 stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Glycine soja protein, Triethanolamine, Isohexadecane, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Phenethyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Acetyl trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Retinyl palmitate, Methylparaben, Sodium dehydroacetate, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Chlorphenesin, Ethylparaben, Linalool, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Amyl cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum retinyl palmitate +10 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum salicyloyl phytosphingosine +1 more Other: adenosine dimethicone +7 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum retinyl palmitate +3 more Other: linoleic acid glycine soja oil +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +2 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine capryloyl salicylic acid +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum beeswax +2 more Other: camelina sativa seed oil helianthus annuus seed oil +4 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum beeswax +3 more Other: rubus idaeus seed oil	Common: paraffinum liquidum beeswax +2 more Other:	Common: paraffinum liquidum beeswax +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cera microcristallina +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum retinyl palmitate +2 more Other: cholesterol dimethicone +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride carthamus tinctorius seed oil +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: petrolatum dimethicone +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? +1 more	bha Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? rose extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cyclohexasiloxane Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +24 more

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