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NassifMD Dermaceuticals Men's MOISTURIZER with Dr. Nassif's A.S.E. Complex

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Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.95% - 1.2%Zinc gluconate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "NassifMD Dermaceuticals - Men's MOISTURIZER with Dr. Nassif's A. S. E. Complex" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. NassifMD Dermaceuticals - Men's MOISTURIZER with Dr. Nassif's A. S. E. Complex ticks this box. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, panthenol, cyclomethicone, glycerin and hyaluronic acid 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). Isosorbide dicaprylate, cyclomethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone and cetearyl alcohol 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-8 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 amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, 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 moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Glides onto the skin and absorbs quickly without feeling greasy or oily Provides instant skin-smoothing comfort Soothes and calms irritation Creates a brighter and more even complexion Delivers effective moisturization and skin protection Boosts the skin barrier function Helps combat the signs of skin aging

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This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. 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.

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

niacinamide 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Glides onto the skin and absorbs quickly without feeling greasy or oily Provides instant skin-smoothing comfort Soothes and calms irritation Creates a brighter and more even complexion Delivers effective moisturization and skin protection Boosts the skin barrier function Helps combat the signs of skin aging

Source: Nassif MD

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: stearyl glycyrrhetinate.

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.

alpha-arbutin 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin

stearyl glycyrrhetinate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation

niacinamide 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Men's MOISTURIZER with Dr. Nassif's A. S. E. Complex

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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: cyclomethicone, 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: 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 hexapeptide-8, isosorbide dicaprylate, panthenol

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.6% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

cyclomethicone 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

camellia sinensis extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A 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

copper gluconate 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

zinc gluconate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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Potential irritants

santalum album oil 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A 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

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.6% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

glycerin 4% - 4.9%

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Isosorbide dicaprylate, Niacinamide, Tribehenin peg-20 esters, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Tocopheryl acetate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Triethanolamine, Panthenol, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Maltodextrin, Alpha-arbutin, Sodium hyaluronate, Camellia sinensis extract, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Santalum album oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Eremophila mitchellii wood oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Rosa damascena extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Citric acid, Hyaluronic acid, Silanetriol, Saccharide isomerate, Limonene, Linalool

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Key ingredients	niacinamide alpha-arbutin +17 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +5 more Other: adenosine limnanthes alba seed oil +2 more	Common: niacinamide alpha-arbutin +5 more Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +5 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +5 more Other: adenosine limnanthes alba seed oil +2 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +4 more Other: fructose mangifera indica seed butter +3 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +32 more	Common: niacinamide alpha-arbutin +3 more Other: lactic acid ceramide eop +13 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +7 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ns +15 more	Common: niacinamide isosorbide dicaprylate +4 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 ceramide np +18 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +6 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +9 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: hexapeptide-11 tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: pullulan sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +27 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? +10 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? aesculus hippocastanum extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? +18 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? +13 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +54 more	snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +34 more	snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +38 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

NassifMD Dermaceuticals Men's MOISTURIZER with Dr. Nassif's A.S.E. Complex

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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