Meishoku Brilliant Colors Ceracolla Perfect Gel Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“Made without artificial fragrances, colorings or alcohol, this weakly acidic gel cream completes your day and night skin care routine by moisturizing and brightening skin with ceramide and collagen.”
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: cholesterol, hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1, ceramide 3, ceramide 6 ii, phytosphingosine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Benzophenone-3Medium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolIsopentyldiol~2.7–4.1%
Ceramide 1~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide 1Ceramide 3~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide 3Ceramide 6 ii~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide 6 iiHydrolyzed collagen~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenSodium hyaluronate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhytosphingosine~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineCholesterol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCarbomer~0.4–1%
- 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 CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.9%
Lauric acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Benzophenone-3~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Bht~0.05–0.25%
Ethylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Isopentyldiol, Unknown, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 ii, Hydrolyzed collagen, Sodium hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Benzophenone-3, Bht, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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| Meishoku Brilliant ColorsCeracolla Perfect Gel CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ZiajaonlineZiaja Sensitive Skin Firming Night Cream | cvs> > > > > CVS Health Moisturizing Lotion | RohtoCareCera AP Face and Body Milk | |
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| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $15.18 | $8.45−$6.73 | $16.29+$1.11 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 7 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | Beta-Sitosterol | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Meishoku Brilliant Colors - Ceracolla Perfect Gel Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Meishoku Brilliant Colors - Ceracolla Perfect Gel 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide 1, ceramide 3, ceramide 6 ii, phytosphingosine and cholesterol) 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 (phytosphingosine 0.85% - 1.30%, ceramide 6 ii 1.40% - 2.20%, ceramide 3 1.70% - 2.60% and ceramide 1 2.10% - 3.10%). 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.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. 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.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
Price
The product retails for 15.18$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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