PRODUCT REVIEW

MAXCLINIC Time Return Melatonin Cream

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Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.45% - 1%Ceramide np 0.4% - 0.9%

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Product summary

"MAXCLINIC - Time Return Melatonin 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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and butylene glycol 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 (ceramide np, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, dimethiconol and helianthus annuus seed oil) 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

As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.40% - 0.90%). 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.
Adenosine 0.20% - 0.75%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: niacinamide

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.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Proven by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the formula helps diminish the appearance of wrinkle and fine lines while brightening dull skin tone.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

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.

adenosine 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

melatonin 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A compound that can regulate sleep cycles in humans and animals. When used in cosmetics, comes from plant sources. It can work as anti-oxidant in skin when applied topically in skincare

niacinamide 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Proven by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the formula helps diminish the appearance of wrinkle and fine lines while brightening dull skin tone.

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione

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.

glutathione 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin

niacinamide 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Contains lavender extract, chamomile extract and evening primrose flower extract to moisturize and soothe fatigued skin.

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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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

glutathione 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

squalane 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

dimethicone 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) 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 - melatonin also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

glutathione 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

melatonin 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A compound that can regulate sleep cycles in humans and animals. When used in cosmetics, comes from plant sources. It can work as anti-oxidant in skin when applied topically in skincare

adenosine 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

ceramide np 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation

A 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

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Potential irritants

lavandula angustifolia extract 0.3% - 0.7%

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Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

passiflora incarnata extract 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

All ingredients

unknown 0% - 0%

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

prunus avium fruit extract 25% - 37%

Irritation risk:

glycerin 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Unknown, Prunus avium fruit extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Methyl hydrogenated rosinate, Boron nitride, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, 2-hexanol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl stearate, Unknown, Olea europaea fruit oil, Melatonin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyquaternium-51, Ceramide np, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Oenothera biennis extract, Unknown, Passiflora incarnata extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Glutathione, Unknown, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dimethicone, Peg-100 stearate, Sorbitan stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Squalane, Carbomer, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Ci 19140, Unknown, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +29 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +29 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: madecassic acid asiaticoside +13 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: madecassoside oligopeptide-1 +20 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter laminaria japonica extract +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: panthenol palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester copper tripeptide-1 +27 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: hyaluronic acid laminaria japonica extract +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: panthenol fructooligosaccharides +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: anhydroxylitol cholesterol +12 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower oil Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	citrus aurantifolia oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ocimum basilicum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? +9 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	unknown Has skin benefit? prunus avium fruit extract Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +82 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	betula platyphylla japonica juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +57 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

MAXCLINIC Time Return Melatonin Cream

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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