
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
“Hydrates & strengthens skin”
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, glucosyl hesperidin.
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
“Beta-glucan – Helps hydrate the skin, reduce wrinkles and strengthen the skin.”
This product contains asiaticoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
“Improves skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
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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 GlycerinA 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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterEnhances 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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product feel and texture
More about Polyamide-5Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateAn 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.
More about SqualaneCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidMight be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
More about Glucosyl hesperidinA 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
More about DimethiconeA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Melilotus officinalis extractEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsHelps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLong sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycosaminoglycansWorks as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideWorks as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideA preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panthenol, Polyamide-5, C12-16 alcohols, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Squalane, Alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Mica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Palmitic acid, Glucosyl hesperidin, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Melilotus officinalis extract, Phospholipids, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Retinyl palmitate, Asiaticoside, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan, Tocopherol, Glycosaminoglycans, Titanium dioxide, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sorbitol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Ascorbyl glucoside, Triclosan, Disodium edta, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium laureth sulfate, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Tin oxide, Imidazolidinyl urea, Potassium sorbate, Trisodium edta, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| MesoesteticCouperend Maintenance CreamYOUR PRODUCT | TOSOWOONGJeju Mayu Cream | Alpha-HFirming Collagen Repair Cream | CiracleAnti-Redness K Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | $59.28 | — | $66.00+$6.72 | $22.80−$36.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 17 | 9 of 17 | 9 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Anhydroxylitol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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"Mesoestetic - Couperend Maintenance Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Mesoestetic - Couperend Maintenance Cream ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin, propylene glycol and sorbitol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil and squalane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails from 92.25A$ up to 94.00A$ in Australia and for 67.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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