Works for
Anti-agingPalmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester + 3 moreWorks well
“A targeted lifting neck treatment to help restore skin firmness and elasticity.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, acetyl tetrapeptide-2.
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.
MoisturizingAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 + 12 moreWorks well
“Fractionated hyaluronic acid provides immediate hydration, while baobab extract works to visibly smooth and improve suppleness that can be lost due to dehydration.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, acetyl tetrapeptide-2, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylyl methicone~6.1–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymerButylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 glycolPentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateHyaluronic acid~1.6–1.9%
- 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 acidDimethyl isosorbide~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideEthoxydiglycol~1.1–1.3%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plantago lanceolata leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Plantago lanceolata leaf extractLeontopodium alpinum callus culture extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extractCarnitine~1.1–1.3%
Caffeine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.3–0.55%
- 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 dipeptide-1 cetyl esterTripeptide-2~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.3–0.55%
- 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 hexapeptide-12Acetyl tetrapeptide-2~0.25–0.45%
- 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-2Acetylarginyltryptophyl diphenylglycine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adansonia digitata pulp extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Globularia cordifolia callus culture extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from plant stem cells that might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Globularia cordifolia callus culture extractZingiber zerumbet extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilMaltodextrin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.4%
- 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 triglycerideHydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSorbitan laurate~0.15–0.3%
Stearalkonium hectorite~0.15–0.3%
Propylene carbonate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSalicylic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Caprylyl methicone, Glycerin, Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Hyaluronic acid, Dimethyl isosorbide, Ethoxydiglycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract, Carnitine, Caffeine, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Tripeptide-2, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Acetylarginyltryptophyl diphenylglycine, Adansonia digitata pulp extract, Globularia cordifolia callus culture extract, Zingiber zerumbet extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Maltodextrin, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan gum, Sorbitan laurate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Salicylic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol
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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.
| NIODNeck Elasticity CatalystYOUR PRODUCT | StemologyCell Revive Complete Face and Neck Serum with SRC-7 | No7Early Defence Glow Activating Serum | CliniqueFresh Pressed Daily Booster with Pure Vitamin C 10% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 65% | 63% |
| Price | ≈ $78.47 | — | $26.55≈ −$51.92 | $44.00≈ −$34.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "NIOD - Neck Elasticity Catalyst" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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 (urea, dextran, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract) 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, caprylyl glycol and glyceryl caprylate) 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 (trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 0.35% - 0.65%, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.35% - 0.65%, acetyl tetrapeptide-2 0.30% - 0.55%, acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.40% - 0.60% and acetyl cyclohexapeptide-34 0.25% - 0.50%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, 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
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.
Price
The product retails from 74.00$ up to 101.00$ in the United States, for 161.66A$ in Australia and from 57.00£ up to 408.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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