Naturopathica Argan & Peptide Wrinkle Repair Cream
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Glycerin + 18 moreWorks well
“A daily face moisturizer that improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful-looking complexion.”
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, isomalt.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Argania spinosa sprout cell extract + 1 moreMay help
“A daily face moisturizer that improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful-looking complexion.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Lactobacillus ferment + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~4.2–5.1%
- 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 SqualaneCocoglycerides~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
More about CocoglyceridesMethylheptyl isostearate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C10-18 triglycerides~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesGlyceryl stearate~1.6–2%
- 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 stearateCandelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Help oil and water mix together
More about Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersTocopherol~1.1–1.4%
- 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 TocopherolJojoba esters~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSclerotium gum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumFructan~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateCetearyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 alcohol1,2-hexanediol~0.45–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBehenyl olivate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isomalt~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateLactobacillus ferment~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentLeontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilVaccinium vitis-idaea seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Pelargonium graveolens leaf oilDimethylmethoxy chromanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Dimethylmethoxy chromanolLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPlankton extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium phytate~0.25–0.5%
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinHelichrysum angustifolium flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractCitrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower extractIsostearic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidLepidium sativum sprout extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Argania spinosa sprout cell extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant stem cell extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Argania spinosa sprout cell extractTanacetum annuum flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
More about Tanacetum annuum flower oilSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.2–0.35%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-38Alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Cocoglycerides, Methylheptyl isostearate, C10-18 triglycerides, Glyceryl stearate, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Tocopherol, Jojoba esters, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sclerotium gum, Fructan, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Cetearyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Behenyl olivate, Isomalt, Xanthan gum, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Lactobacillus ferment, Leontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Vaccinium vitis-idaea seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Lecithin, Plankton extract, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Helichrysum angustifolium flower extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Isostearic acid, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Argania spinosa sprout cell extract, Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Sodium benzoate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Alcohol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Naturopathica - Argan & Peptide Wrinkle Repair Cream" works well for improving skin hydration 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, isomalt, lactobacillus ferment 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). Emollients in this formulation (hippophae rhamnoides oil, jojoba esters, squalane, c10-18 triglycerides and cetearyl alcohol) 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 like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.50% - 0.75%). 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 formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. 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.
Price
The product retails from 100.00$ up to 124.00$ in the United States and for 147.50CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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