Works for
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“No7's Instant Illusion Wrinkle Filler fills deep lines and wrinkles for instantly younger looking skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone crosspolymer + 7 moreWorks
“It’s an ultra quick fix to smooth the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines: No7 Instant Illusion Wrinkle Filler combines light diffusers with plumping ingredients that bounce light away from the face and fill in wrinkles so skin immediately looks smoother and younger.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 flagged ingredientLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cyclopentasiloxane~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone crosspolymer~5.8–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerCyclohexasiloxane~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneNylon-6/12~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.1–3.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~1.5–2.2%
- 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 glycolIsohexadecane~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePpg-15 stearyl ether~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherPeg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~0.55–1.35%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateBoron nitride~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideSilica~0.35–0.8%
Water~0.1–0.4%
Bht~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Nylon-6/12, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Isohexadecane, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Boron nitride, Silica, Water, Bht
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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.
| No7Instant Illusion Wrinkle FillerYOUR PRODUCT | BootsScar Reduction Serum | ExuvianceDaily Oil Control Primer and Finish | CoverGirlMakeup Primer 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 33% |
| Price | $19.99 | — | — | $19.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
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