Nivea Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream 45+
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 10 moreStrong evidence
“Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night 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, butylene glycol.
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, UbiquinoneModerate evidence
“Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream 45+”
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ubiquinone, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl cocoate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl cocoateCetyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHydrogenated coco-glycerides~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesStearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholButylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.4–2%
- 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 triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.6%
- 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 butterGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePanthenol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilOctyldodecanol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acetateUbiquinone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneCarbomer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTrisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.25%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Cetyl alcohol, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Stearyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Panthenol, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Octyldodecanol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ubiquinone, Carbomer, Trisodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum
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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.
| NiveaAnti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream 45+YOUR PRODUCT | HickapBedtime Magic Repairing Night Cream | ObagiHydrate Facial Moisturizer | Dr. Barbara SturmSuper Anti-Aging Crème Visage Anti-âge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 63% |
| Price | — | — | $70.00 | $250.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | Bisabolol | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Nivea - Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream 45+" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Nivea - Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream 45+ ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol, ethylhexyl cocoate and glyceryl stearate citrate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.50% - 1.20%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 13.10$ in the United States and for 8.00£ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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