Judging from the ingredient list, "MEDIHEAL - N. M. F Intensive Hydrating Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. MEDIHEAL - N. M. F Intensive Hydrating Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen, sodium hyaluronate 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). Hydrolyzed collagen, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol and cetyl ethylhexanoate 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 like that this moisturizer contains peptides (copper tripeptide-1 0.05% - 0.30%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Adenosine 0.15% - 0.60% in this moisturizer adds an anti-aging benefit. Adenosine 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 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 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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The product retails for 14.99$ in the United States, for 42.56CA$ in Canada and for 48.91A$ in Australia.

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Exfoliation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Mushroom extract also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that make it great for smoothing wrinkles and soothing irritation.

Source: Soko Glam

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract, copper tripeptide-1.

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 0.15% - 0.6%

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)

copper tripeptide-1 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.

centella asiatica extract 4% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

N. M. F Intensive Hydrating Cream

Source: From product name

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 collagen.

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: copper tripeptide-1

glycerin 1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

copper tripeptide-1 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

dimethicone 0.6% - 1.35%

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 (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

centella asiatica extract 4% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

tocopheryl acetate 4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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.

adenosine 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Sugar Maple extract exfoliates dead skin cells with natural sugars to reveal softer skin.

Source: Soko Glam

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

allantoin 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 4% - 6%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

centella asiatica extract 0.15% - 0.6%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

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Potential irritants

rosa damascena extract 25% - 37%

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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.

sorbitan sesquioleate 0.4% - 0.9%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.55% - 1.3%

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

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rosa damascena extract 25% - 37%

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acer saccharum extract 6% - 8.9%

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A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds

tocopheryl acetate 4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

Ingredient list view

Rosa damascena extract, Acer saccharum extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Centella asiatica extract, Collagen water, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Sea water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Stearic acid, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Tremella fuciformis extract, Acer saccharum extract, Sodium polyacrylate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Rosa damascena flower water extract, Parfum, Allantoin, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Trideceth-6, Sodium hyaluronate, Centella asiatica extract, Copper tripeptide-1, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Key ingredients	copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +9 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +4 more Other: sh-oligopeptide-1 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +6 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +4 more Other: sh-oligopeptide-1 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +6 more	Common: adenosine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide madecassic acid +10 more	Common: adenosine caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: madecassic acid panthenol +11 more	Common: adenosine sodium hyaluronate +4 more Other: oligopeptide-1 niacinamide +27 more	Common: adenosine centella asiatica extract +2 more Other: gluconolactone ceramide np +20 more	Common: adenosine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide madecassoside +9 more	Common: adenosine caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol arginine +8 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +3 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +6 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +3 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +6 more	Common: adenosine centella asiatica extract +4 more Other: madecassoside lactobionic acid +15 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	perilla ocymoides seed extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +32 more	eclipta prostrata leaf extract Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	pinus sylvestris leaf oil Has skin benefit? eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? +20 more	pinus sylvestris leaf oil Has skin benefit? eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? +20 more	limonene Has skin benefit? mentha piperita oil Has skin benefit? +39 more
All ingredients	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +42 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +44 more	ceramide 1 Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +95 more	panthenol Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +60 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +35 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? hydrogenated olive oil lauryl esters Has skin benefit? +54 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? hydrogenated olive oil lauryl esters Has skin benefit? +54 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf water Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +62 more

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