Mederma

Mederma AG Face Cream Fresh Scent Fresh Scent

Name: Mederma - AG Face Cream Fresh Scent Fresh Scent
Brand: Mederma

Efficacy91/100IrritancyMedium

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3 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

Glycolic acid, Magnesium aluminum silicate

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“Mederma AG Face Cream gently removes the dead skin cells from rough, dry, sun-damaged skin; smoothes the appearance of fine lines and imperfections; and helps maintain proper moisture balance.”

Source: Walgreens

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

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.

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid~0.4–1%

Magnesium aluminum silicateEffect: LowMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation~0.35–0.8%

Exfoliation

Glycolic acid

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“All Mederma AG products provide the exfoliating benefits of glycolic acid in a gentle, p H-balanced cleansing and moisturizing system for the entire body.”

Source: Walgreens

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.

Moisturizing

Dimethicone, Cetyl ricinoleate + 5 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“All Mederma AG products provide the exfoliating benefits of glycolic acid in a gentle, p H-balanced cleansing and moisturizing system for the entire body.”

Source: Walgreens

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.2–0.8%

Cetyl ricinoleateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.5–6.8%

C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~3.6–5.4%

CeresinEffect: Low~1.7–2.5%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.95–1.45%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.35–0.8%

Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.1–1.6%

Evens skin tone

Not advertised by the brand · Glycolic acid

Strong evidence

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

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.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Diazolidinyl urea

Medium risk

We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Glycolic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acidHigh~0.4–1%est.

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

Diazolidinyl ureaA preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cetyl ricinoleate~4.5–6.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.6–5.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Potassium hyaluronate~2.7–4%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium

Not recognized

Ammonium glycolate~2–3.1%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Ceresin~1.7–2.5%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

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Sorbitan stearate~1.4–2%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sorbitol~1.1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~0.95–1.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Glycolic acid~0.4–1%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Anti-agingExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

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Propylene glycol~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-aging

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

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Dimethicone~0.2–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Diazolidinyl urea~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating

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Trisodium edta~0.05–0.1%

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Irritation risk: Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.01–0.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cetyl ricinoleate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Potassium hyaluronate, Unknown, Ammonium glycolate, Ceresin, Sorbitan stearate, Sorbitol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Glycolic acid, Propylene glycol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Dimethicone, Xanthan gum, Diazolidinyl urea, Trisodium edta, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

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Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
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