PRODUCT REVIEW

May Island 7 Days Secret 4D Hyaluronic Cream

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Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Niacinamide 3.1% - 3.8%Camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.35%

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Product summary

"May Island - 7 Days Secret 4D Hyaluronic 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. Humectants in this product (sodium acetylated hyaluronate and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate 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

We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (3.10% - 3.80%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Adenosine 0.15% - 0.25%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

7 Days Secret 4D Hyaluronic 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: sodium acetylated hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate.

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, dimethicone.

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

sodium hyaluronate 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

dimethicone 0.75% - 1.1%

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can 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

Anti-aging

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

niacinamide 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

adenosine 0.15% - 0.25%

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)

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.3% - 1.6%

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

Evens skin tone

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

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: morus alba bark extract.

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.

niacinamide 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

morus alba bark extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

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

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone

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Potential irritants

prunus persica fruit extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

morus alba bark extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

dipropylene glycol 7.4% - 9%

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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

paraffinum liquidum 4.6% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Paraffinum liquidum, Niacinamide, Stearic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer-2, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Prunus persica fruit extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Morus alba bark extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Saururus chinensis leaf/root extract, Opuntia humifusa stem extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum niacinamide +7 more	Common: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +4 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +6 more	Common: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +4 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: panthenol betaine +10 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum niacinamide +3 more Other: alpha-arbutin panthenol +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ng +19 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +33 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: panthenol betaine +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: sh-octapeptide-4 sh-decapeptide-7 +12 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum niacinamide +1 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glutamic acid +4 more	Common: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +1 more Other: glycerin oenothera biennis oil	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: hexapeptide-11 tripeptide-1 +14 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +11 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +4 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +31 more	olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more

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May Island 7 Days Secret 4D Hyaluronic Cream

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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