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MoisturizingPanthenol, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 16 moreWorks well
“An intensely rich night cream especially formulated to rehydrate and soothe dry or mature 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, hyaluronic acid.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis extract, Rosa damascena flower water + 9 moreMay help
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Lavandula angustifolia flower water + 1 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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Corylus avellana seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower water~6.6–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterButyrospermum parkii butter~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterLavandula angustifolia flower water~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limnanthes alba seed oil~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilSclerocarya birrea seed oil~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilBorago officinalis seed oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilOenothera biennis oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilRosa rubiginosa seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
More about Rosa rubiginosa seed oilTocopherol~1–1.45%
- 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 TocopherolTriticum vulgare germ oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilGlycerin~0.6–1.4%
- 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 GlycerinCamellia sinensis extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractPanthenol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCera alba~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaMel~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHyaluronic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Hyaluronic acidRaphanus sativus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium borate~0.15–0.5%
Hippophae rhamnoides oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilRosa canina seed oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Corylus avellana seed oil, Rosa damascena flower water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Unknown, Tocopherol, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Glycerin, Camellia sinensis extract, Panthenol, Unknown, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cera alba, Mel, Hyaluronic acid, Raphanus sativus seed oil, Stearic acid, Sodium borate, Unknown, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Xanthan gum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Nellie TierNight Cream IntensiveYOUR PRODUCT | JUSTVITAL JUST 24h Cream | STEAMBASESqualane Moisture Restoring Cream | Andalou NaturalsKukui Cocoa Nourishing Body Butter | Trial Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | — | — | $31.00 | $9.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 14 | 5 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Jojoba Oil | Adenosine | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Nellie Tier - Night Cream Intensive" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Nellie Tier - Night Cream Intensive ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, honey and sclerocarya birrea seed oil 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). Emollients in this formulation (borago officinalis seed oil, limnanthes alba seed oil, oenothera biennis oil, rosa rubiginosa seed oil and triticum vulgare germ oil) 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
- This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.50% - 1.15% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
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 medium. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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