
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“intensive emollient that works to repair and revitalise 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, hydroxyethyl urea.
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: acetyl tetrapeptide-2, panthenol, tripeptide-1, urea
“anti-ageing complex”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-2, centella asiatica extract, ferulic acid, serine, tripeptide-1. These ingredients 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.
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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: hydroxyethyl urea.
This product might be able to help reduce hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains hydroxyethyl urea. The effect, if any, is likely to be small. 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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ferulic acid, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
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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 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 soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Decyl oleateA 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 DimethiconeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsAn 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 SqualaneHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl stearateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolA 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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateA 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.
More about Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Tripeptide-1A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-2Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidA potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHelps 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 lecithinAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateHelps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearatePure 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 TocopherolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolNaturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidUsed 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 glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Decyl oleate, Dimethicone, C12-16 alcohols, Squalane, Dipropylene glycol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Tridecyl stearate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown, Centella asiatica extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Serine, Tripeptide-1, Acetyl heptapeptide-4, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Allantoin, Phytic acid, Ferulic acid, Hydrogenated olive oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Palmitic acid, Phospholipids, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Hydroxyethyl urea, Behenyl alcohol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Tridecyl trimellitate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Tocopherol, Sodium lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Biosaccharide gum-2, Propanediol, Propylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Citric acid, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol
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"Mesoestetic - Fast Skin Repair" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, urea, glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea 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). Emollients in this formulation (tripeptide-1, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.
The product retails for 49.95£ in the United Kingdom and from 39.95A$ up to 92.25A$ in Australia.
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