Nécessaire The Body Lotion | Multi-Peptide | Olibanum
Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Acetyl hexapeptide-1 + 5 moreWorks well
“Formula is infused with 2.5% Niacinamide and plant oils rich in Vitamin C/E and Omega 6/9 to help moisturize, firm, and strengthen skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-1, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Acetyl hexapeptide-1 + 19 moreWorks well
“Formula is infused with 2.5% Niacinamide and plant oils rich in Vitamin C/E and Omega 6/9 to help moisturize, firm, and strengthen skin.”
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, glucose.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-1, linoleic acid, niacinamide, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Linoleic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: linoleic acid
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Superoxide dismutase, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (superoxide dismutase) 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: Parfum, Boswellia carterii gum oil + 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%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.3–6.5%
- 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 oilGlycerin~4–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideNiacinamide~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideShea butter glycerides~1.9–2.3%
Cetearyl olivate~1.6–2%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.9%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.5%
- 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 stearateSorbitan olivate~0.95–1.2%
Parfum~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAcetyl hexapeptide-1~0.55–0.85%
- 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 hexapeptide-1Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.5–0.75%
- 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 tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.5–0.7%
- 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-1Boswellia carterii gum oil~0.35–0.65%
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolBromelain~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Papain~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainSuperoxide dismutase~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
More about Superoxide dismutaseIllite~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linoleic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidLinolenic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidPropanediol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLecithin~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 LecithinXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolOleic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidPalmitic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidIsopropyl palmitate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateMaltodextrin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinGlucose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseT-butyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholCitric 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 acidVanillin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalyl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeJuniperus virginiana oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilCitrus aurantium peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTerpineol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethyl phenethyl acetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranyl acetate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Pinene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBeta-caryophyllene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Niacinamide, Shea butter glycerides, Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Sorbitan olivate, Parfum, Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopherol, Bromelain, Papain, Superoxide dismutase, Illite, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Propanediol, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Isopropyl palmitate, Maltodextrin, Glucose, T-butyl alcohol, Citric acid, Vanillin, Linalyl acetate, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Juniperus virginiana oil, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Linalool, Limonene, Terpineol, Dimethyl phenethyl acetate, Geranyl acetate, Benzyl salicylate, Pinene, Coumarin, Benzyl benzoate, Beta-caryophyllene
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| NécessaireThe Body Lotion | Multi-Peptide | OlibanumYOUR PRODUCT | numbuzinNo.9 NAD+ Gold 3D Firming Cream | ROVECTINAnti-Irritant Barrier Repair Ultra Lotion | BANOBAGIMilk Thistle Repair Lotion | |
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| Match | — | 76% | 76% | 72% |
| Price | $52.00 | $20.15−$31.85 | $55.44+$3.44 | $21.42−$30.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Ceramide Np | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Nécessaire - The Body Lotion | Multi-Peptide | Olibanum" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.30% - 2.80%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.50% - 0.70%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.50% - 0.75%, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine 0.50% - 0.75% and acetyl hexapeptide-1 0.55% - 0.85%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (glycerin 4.00% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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