
“A luxiuriously thick and intensely moisturizing version of the original Crème Luxe.”
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:
algae extract, arginine.
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, algae extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
“Diminishes signs of lines, wrinkles and other surface imperfections.”
This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid, ubiquinone, vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceA type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
More about Ethylhexyl isononanoateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOne 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 GlycerinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
More about Saccharomyces lysate extractCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractPlant extract that might contain antioxidants, have antibacterial effect and help reduce inflammation, but solid evidence is lacking. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea angustifolia extractNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractA 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 npA 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 acetateHelps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateAn 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 ArginineEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Cyclomethicone, Hexyldecanol, Cetyl alcohol, Algae extract, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Propanediol, Steareth-21, Glycerin, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Ubiquinone, Salix alba bark extract, Thioctic acid, Echinacea angustifolia extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Sodium pca, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Zingiber officinale root extract, Ceramide np, Milk lipids, Tocopheryl acetate, Honey, Tocophersolan, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Steareth-2, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Carbomer, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Arginine, Isostearyl palmitate, Phospholipids
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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.
| Luzern LaboratoriesForce de Vie Crème IntensiveYOUR PRODUCT | the SKIN HOUSEWrinkle Collagen Cream | COSRXSkin Barrier Moisturizing Cream | NeutrogenaHydro Boost Water Cream Fragrance Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $235.00 | $12.26−$222.74 | $16.28−$218.72 | $22.99−$212.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Ceramide Ap | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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