MGC Derma Sleeping Firming and Anti-Wrinkle Facial Cream

Name: MGC Derma - Sleeping Firming and Anti-Wrinkle Facial Cream
Brand: MGC Derma

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Efficacy50/100

medium

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: medium
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3

Key actives

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis0.5% - 1.15%Panthenol0.15% - 0.65%3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid0.15% - 0.5%

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Product Summary

Based on the ingredients included, "MGC Derma - Sleeping Firming and Anti-Wrinkle Facial Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate 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 (isopropyl myristate, squalane, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol and coco-caprylate) 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

We are excited that this moisturizer contains Cannabidiol, or CBD (0.50% - 1.15%). CBD is a new active in cosmetic products, and the studies on its effect in skin are still going on. CBD is one of the compounds in the cannabis plant. It does not have any psychotropic effects. When used topically, CBD can bind to skin cell receptors and "change their behavior". It can help reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function. It also might be able to reduce acne.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lecithin

Irritation risk

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.

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The product retails for 85.00$ in the United States and from 20.40£ up to 85.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sleeping Firming and Anti-Wrinkle Facial 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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: squalane, isopropyl myristate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Glycerin1.8% - 2.7%

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

Isopropyl myristate4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Sodium hyaluronate0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Squalane1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An 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.

Coenochloris signiensis extract0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An algae extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and neutralize free radicals

Cetearyl alcohol0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Cetyl alcohol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Coco-caprylate3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

Hydrogenated vegetable oil1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Glyceryl stearate2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Panthenol0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Lecithin0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Sleeping Firming and Anti-Wrinkle Facial Cream

Source: From product name

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

The inclusion of Panthenol and Vitamin C reduces the appearance of discolouration and redness, helping to balance the complexion, while moisturising Vitamin E helps to minimise photo-damage and offers the illusion of brighter skin. Cruelty free and vegan.

Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Key Actives

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Panthenol0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Isopropyl myristate4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Glycerin1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Squalane1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

An 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.

Sodium hyaluronate0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Alcohol0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Parfum0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Coco-caprylate3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

Cetearyl glucoside1.4% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Tocopheryl acetate0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

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.

Comedogenic ingredients

Isopropyl myristate4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Hydrogenated vegetable oil1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Cetearyl alcohol0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Isopropyl myristate4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Coco-caprylate3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

Glyceryl stearate2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Cetyl alcohol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Glycerin1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Cetearyl glucoside1.4% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

Squalane1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

An 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.

Hydrogenated vegetable oil1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Cetearyl alcohol0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Coenochloris signiensis extract0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

An algae extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and neutralize free radicals

Phenoxyethanol0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Alcohol0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Panthenol0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Maltodextrin0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Tocopheryl acetate0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Sodium hyaluronate0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Phenoxyethanol0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Xanthan gum0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Lecithin0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Parfum0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl myristate, Coco-caprylate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Cetearyl glucoside, Squalane, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Coenochloris signiensis extract, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Parfum

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MGC Derma Sleeping Firming and Anti-Wrinkle Facial Cream

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