Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-38, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil + 13 moreWorks well
“Enriched with nine kinds of amino acid, this anti-aging facial oil provides moisturizing and anti-wrinkle benefits along with barrier care.”
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:
alanine, arginine.
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: arginine, helianthus annuus hybrid oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-38
Anti-agingCarnosine, Acetyl hexapeptide-38 + 3 moreMay help
“Enriched with nine kinds of amino acid, this anti-aging facial oil provides moisturizing and anti-wrinkle benefits along with barrier care.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-38, carnosine, serine, threonine. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, CarnosineWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine, tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, AlanineMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: alanine, stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus hybrid oil~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus hybrid oilIsostearic acid~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidIsopentyldiol~3.6–5.4%
Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinatePolyquaternium-61~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolWater~1.2–1.8%
Sodium caproyl prolinate~1–1.5%
Butylene glycol~0.6–1.4%
- 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 glycolAlanine~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineArginine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCarnosine~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineAcetyl hexapeptide-38~0.3–0.75%
Glycine~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineSerine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 SerineThreonine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 ThreonineValine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Histidine~0.1–0.5%
Proline~0.15–0.55%
Lysine hcl~0.1–0.4%
Leucine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.1–0.35%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps 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 lecithinPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateIngredient list view
Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Isostearic acid, Isopentyldiol, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Polyquaternium-61, Tocopherol, Water, Sodium caproyl prolinate, Butylene glycol, Alanine, Arginine, Carnosine, Acetyl hexapeptide-38, Glycine, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Histidine, Proline, Lysine hcl, Leucine, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate
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| MinonAmino Moist Aging Care OilYOUR PRODUCT | ArougeEssence Milky Cream | GlossierAfter Baume Moisture Barrier Recovery Cream | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICProbiotics Youth Repair Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 23% | 22% | 20% |
| Price | — | $33.20 | $34.00 | $26.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 13 | 2 of 13 | 8 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 1 | Dimethicone | Hexapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Minon - Amino Moist Aging Care Oil" 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. Alanine, arginine, glycerin, glycine and histidine 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). Arginine and helianthus annuus seed oil 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 (acetyl hexapeptide-38 0.35% - 0.85%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, 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.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.
Price
The product retails for 16.20$ 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 6Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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