Works for
Anti-agingCreatine, UbiquinoneMay help
“NIVEA's Replenishing Anti-Wrinkle and Anti-Ageing Face Serum reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving smooth and fresh looking skin”
This product contains creatine. 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-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, CreatineWorks well
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).
The following ingredients - creatine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Cyclomethicone, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks
“For optimal results, use under NIVEA Q10 Day Cream and NIVEA Q10 Night Cream.”
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:
cyclomethicone, glycerin.
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: dimethiconol, cyclomethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclomethicone~6.1–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePropylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMethylpropanediol~1.9–2.4%
Ubiquinone~1.6–2%
- 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 UbiquinoneSodium hyaluronate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCreatine~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
More about Creatine1-methylhydantoin-2-imide~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateDimethiconol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolChondrus crispus powder~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderPvm/ma copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSodium citrate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCalcium chloride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chloride1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.55%
Algin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginSodium laureth sulfate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeButylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCitronellol~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 11680~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 12085~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Ci 77891~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Ubiquinone, Sodium hyaluronate, Creatine, 1-methylhydantoin-2-imide, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Dimethiconol, Chondrus crispus powder, Unknown, Pvm/ma copolymer, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium citrate, Calcium chloride, 1,2-hexanediol, Algin, Sodium laureth sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Ci 11680, Ci 12085, Ci 77891
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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.
| NiveaQ10 Power Anti-Ageing Face Serum PearlsYOUR PRODUCT | ISDINHydralift Hydrating & Revitalizing Serum | Ureadin® FUSIONSerum | EucerinHyaluron-Filler Concentrate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | — | — | $19.83 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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