Lumene Nordic Hydra Overnight Cream
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingUrea, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 20 moreStrong evidence
“Nordic Hydra Overnight Cream”
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:
anhydroxylitol, betaine.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-agingSerine, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 4 moreModerate evidence
“The rich, yet lightweight texture is infused with Nordic super waters, organic Nordic birch sap and Arctic spring water, that intensely hydrate to plump away fine lines and make skin feel smooth .”
This product contains serine. This ingredient 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.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acidWeak evidence
“Shea Butter Nourishes the skin with Vitamins A, E and F. Anti-inflammatory and healing properties that condition, tone and smooth skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Linalool, Benzyl salicylate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.6–6.8%
- 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 triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterBetula alba juice~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlycerin~2.1–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~1.7–2.1%
- 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 glycolCeteth-20~1.6–1.9%
Cetyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- 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~1–1.3%
- 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-75 stearate~0.7–1.1%
Steareth-20~0.7–1%
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateDimethicone~0.55–0.85%
- 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 DimethiconeBetaine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
- 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~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropanediol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSaccharide isomerate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerXylitylglucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTrehalose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseUrea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaAnhydroxylitol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolAllantoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPeg-8~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSerine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineSorbic acid~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Algin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginDisodium phosphate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylatePullulan~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium citrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitatePotassium phosphate~0.25–0.45%
Ascorbic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLimonene~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%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Betula alba juice, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Ceteth-20, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-75 stearate, Steareth-20, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Betaine, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Saccharide isomerate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Trehalose, Urea, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Allantoin, Peg-8, Pentylene glycol, Serine, Sorbic acid, Disodium edta, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Algin, Disodium phosphate, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Pullulan, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium citrate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Potassium phosphate, Ascorbic acid, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Citronellol, 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.
| LumeneNordic Hydra Overnight CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ElishacoyHydro Save Plan Cream | UriageThermal Light Water Cream | The OrdinaryNatural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | $23.98 | $19.00−$4.98 | $21.55−$2.43 | $9.16−$14.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 15 | 10 of 15 | 11 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Diglycerin | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Lumene - Nordic Hydra Overnight Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Urea, anhydroxylitol, betaine, glycerin and saccharide isomerate 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). Butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol and prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 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.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.20% - 0.35%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
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.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
Price
The product retails for 22.69€ in Germany, at around 19.99$ in the United States and from 17.90£ up to 22.90£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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