Natura Chronos Firmness and Radiance Face Cream 45+
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MoisturizingAcetyl tetrapeptide-2, Cyclopentasiloxane + 14 moreWorks well
“Chronos Firmness and Radiance Face Cream 45+”
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, sarcosine.
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, theobroma cacao seed butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-2
Anti-agingAcetyl tetrapeptide-2, TocopherolMay help
“This anti-signs face cream charged with Brazilian Jatobá Extract and amino acids, deeply moisturizes and firms skin, visibly reduces wrinkles and restores skin’s radiance.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-2. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6.2–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinDicaprylyl carbonate~3.2–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateNylon-12~2.5–3%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholIsononyl isononanoate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerGlyceryl stearate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateDimethicone crosspolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerSqualane~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualanePeg-100 stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateBisabolol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterTheobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterSodium cocoyl amino acids~0.5–0.75%
Triethanolamine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePropylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHymenaea courbaril seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePolysorbate 60~0.3–0.55%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Bht~0.25–0.5%
Sarcosine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about SarcosineHydrolyzed candida saitoana extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-4 dilaurate~0.3–0.55%
Peg-4 laurate~0.3–0.55%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePotassium magnesium aspartate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Peg-200~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolAcetyl tetrapeptide-2~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-2Conobea scoparioides leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dmdm hydantoin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinButylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 glycolTbhq~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Nylon-12, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Isononyl isononanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Squalane, Peg-100 stearate, Bisabolol, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Sodium cocoyl amino acids, Triethanolamine, Propylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hymenaea courbaril seed extract, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Polysorbate 60, Disodium edta, Bht, Sarcosine, Hydrolyzed candida saitoana extract, Peg-4 dilaurate, Peg-4 laurate, Sorbitan isostearate, Potassium magnesium aspartate, Caprylyl glycol, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Peg-200, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Conobea scoparioides leaf oil, Dmdm hydantoin, Butylene glycol, Tbhq, Citronellol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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| NaturaChronos Firmness and Radiance Face Cream 45+YOUR PRODUCT | MesoesteticAge Element Anti-wrinkle Night Cream | ClarinsSuper Restorative Night for Very Dry Skin | innisfreeCollagen Green Tea Ceramide Bounce Cream | |
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| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | — | $71.27 | $108.42 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Natura - Chronos Firmness and Radiance Face Cream 45+" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sarcosine, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) 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). Theobroma cacao seed butter, squalane, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetearyl alcohol and cyclopentasiloxane 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 tetrapeptide-2 0.20% - 0.40%). 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Natura" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 52.00$ in the United States and for 52.50CA$ in Canada.
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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.
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- 4Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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