Maely's Cosmetics Silk Enriched Face Cream
Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamideWorks well
“Rose Centifolia Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles Aquaxyl Rejuvenates skin from your cells up Vitamin B3 Evens out skin tone and reduces redness”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane + 9 moreWorks well
“Silk Enriched Face 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, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWorks well
“Rose Centifolia Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles Aquaxyl Rejuvenates skin from your cells up Vitamin B3 Evens out skin tone and reduces redness”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~7.1–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneNiacinamide~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideDimethiconol~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolStearoxymethicone/dimethicone copolymer~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~2.1–2.5%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinMoringa oleifera seed oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilAristotelia chilensis fruit extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance
More about Aristotelia chilensis fruit extractXylitylglucoside~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideMedicago sativa extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractCetyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- 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~0.55–0.85%
- 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 stearateRosa damascena extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractRosa centifolia flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractPeg-100 stearate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateAnhydroxylitol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolSaccharide isomerate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acetateCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlycerin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 GlycerinLevulinic acid~0.2–0.35%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
P-anisic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAmyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Dimethiconol, Stearoxymethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Aristotelia chilensis fruit extract, Xylitylglucoside, Medicago sativa extract, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Rosa damascena extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Peg-100 stearate, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Saccharide isomerate, Tocopheryl acetate, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Glycerin, Levulinic acid, Sodium hydroxide, P-anisic acid, Parfum, Amyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate
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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.
| Maely's CosmeticsSilk Enriched Face CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Institut EsthedermEXCELLAGE CREAM | HYGGEEAll-In-One Cream | CereneIlluminating Water Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 94% | 93% |
| Price | — | $80.46 | $22.52 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 7 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassic Acid | Adenosine | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Maely's Cosmetics - Silk Enriched Face Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Maely's Cosmetics - Silk Enriched Face Cream ticks this box. Anhydroxylitol, glycerin, saccharide isomerate and xylitylglucoside 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 (dimethicone, dimethiconol, cetyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane and glyceryl stearate) 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
- We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 4.50% - 5.50%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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