Baume Noir Face Lite

Name: Nannette De Gaspé - Baume Noir Face Lite
Brand: Nannette De Gaspé

Efficacy 58/100·High irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 2 of 3 advertised claims delivered

"Nannette De Gaspé - Baume Noir Face Lite" is effective for: MoisturizingThis moisturizer could be helpful for: Anti-blemish and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.Ingredient calloutsAs a plus,…

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Product summary

"Nannette De Gaspé - Baume Noir Face Lite" is effective for: Moisturizing

This moisturizer could be helpful for: Anti-blemish and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide ng 0.55% - 0.80%). 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.
We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate 0.45% - 0.65% and tetrapeptide-14 0.45% - 0.65%). 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.

Price

The product retails for 229.00$ in the United States.

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

19 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Strong evidence

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: arginine, glycerin.

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, butyrospermum parkii butter.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng, n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate, tetrapeptide-14

N-PROLYL PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-56 ACETATERole: HeroA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.45–0.65%

CERAMIDE NGRole: Key activeA 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~0.55–0.8%

TETRAPEPTIDE-14Role: Key active~0.45–0.65%

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDERole: Under-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.55–0.8%

DIMETHICONERole: Key activeA 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~0.55–0.8%

ETHYL LINOLEATERole: Key activeHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking~0.5–0.75%

GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.95–1.2%

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OILRole: Key activeA 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~0.5–0.75%

ARGININERole: Key activeAn 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~0.45–0.7%

HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATERole: Key activeAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.7%

PHYTOSTEROLSRole: Key activeLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function~0.55–0.8%

PHYTOSTERYL MACADAMIATERole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–0.75%

RIBES NIGRUM SEED OILRole: Key activeAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.~0.5–0.8%

SACCHAROMYCES/XYLINUM/BLACK TEA FERMENTRole: Key activeA fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks~0.45–0.7%

SODIUM HYALURONATERole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.7%

SQUALENERole: Key activeAn oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast~0.6–0.95%

HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACIDRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.45–0.7%

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA 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~6.3–7.7%

CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACTRole: Key activeCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.5–0.75%

Anti-aging

4 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good evidence

This product contains n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate, tetrapeptide-14. 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.

TETRAPEPTIDE-14Role: Key active~0.45–0.65%

Exfoliation

25 key actives in the formula

Weak evidence

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Butyrospermum parkii butterRole: Key activeA 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~6.3–7.7%

Garcinia indica seed butterRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. It mostly contains oleic acid which is not the most effective emollient to prevent water loss, but might have an anti-inflammatory effect~2.9–3.5%

Vegetable oilRole: Key activeAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–1.7%

GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.95–1.2%

Cetyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.95–1.15%

SqualeneRole: Key activeAn oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast~0.6–0.95%

Ceramide ngRole: Key activeA 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~0.55–0.8%

Helianthus annuus seed oilRole: Key activeA 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~0.5–0.75%

Phytosteryl macadamiateRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–0.75%

Ribes nigrum seed oilRole: Key activeAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.~0.5–0.8%

ArginineRole: Key activeAn 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~0.45–0.7%

Honey extractRole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.7%

MelRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it~0.5–0.75%

DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~0.55–0.8%

HexylresorcinolRole: Key activeMight be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin~0.5–0.7%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.45–0.7%

Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateRole: Key activeAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.7%

Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentRole: Key activeA fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks~0.45–0.7%

Sodium hyaluronateRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.7%

Ethyl linoleateRole: Key activeHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking~0.5–0.75%

PhytosterolsRole: Key activeLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function~0.55–0.8%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractRole: Key activeCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.5–0.75%

Tetrapeptide-14Role: Key active~0.45–0.65%

N-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetateRole: Key activeA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.45–0.65%

Irritancy

30 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 30 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.6–0.9%est.

Myristyl alcoholHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–0.95%est.

HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~1.5–1.9%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyLow~0.7–1%est.

Ribes nigrum seed oilAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.Low~0.5–0.8%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Low~0.45–0.7%est.

Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinLow~0.45–0.7%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinLow~0.55–0.8%est.

HexylresorcinolMight be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skinLow~0.5–0.7%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationLow~0.5–0.7%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeLow~0.5–0.7%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureLow~0.55–0.8%est.

Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lackingLow~0.45–0.7%est.

Ethyl linoleateHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lackingLow~0.5–0.75%est.

Swertia chirata extractA plant extract that can have an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, but evidence of effectiveness is lackingLow~0.45–0.7%est.

Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateHelps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV lightLow~0.5–0.7%est.

PhytosterolsLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier functionLow~0.55–0.8%est.

Ci 17200A red colorantLow~0.5–0.7%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Low~0.5–0.7%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureLow~0.5–0.75%est.

Tributyl citrateHelps improve the product textureLow~0.6–0.9%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.4–0.65%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeLow~0.25–0.5%est.

Sorbic acidA preservativeLow~0.25–0.45%est.

Comedogenic

4 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin

High risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicalsHigh~6.3–7.7%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyHigh~0.7–1%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMed~1.5–1.9%est.

SqualeneAn oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeastMed~0.6–0.95%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

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