Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“promote a firmer and brighter complexion”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“locking in moisture for up to 48 hours and nourishing the 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:
betaine, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“brighter complexion”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Bellis perennis flower extract, Zingiber officinale root extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.5–7.9%
- 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~4.4–5.4%
- 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 butterPropanediol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium acrylates copolymer~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerSea silt extract~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bisabolol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidAdenosine~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineOlivine extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral, magnesium iron silicate. It can help add minerals to the surface of the skin that might be helpful for its barrier function. It is claimed to be able to support collagen production but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Olivine extractTremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractBetaine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineBellis perennis flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractLeucojum aestivum bulb extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hylocereus undatus fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractTrifolium pratense flower extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
More about Trifolium pratense flower extractBiosaccharide gum-4~0.3–0.55%
Mannan~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolIsopentyldiol~0.25–0.45%
Lecithin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGlycerin~0.25–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSodium citrate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 citrateGlyceryl caprylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateGlyceryl undecylenate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenatePentylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBenzoic acid~0.2–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitric acid~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propanediol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Sea silt extract, Bisabolol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Adenosine, Olivine extract, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Betaine, Bellis perennis flower extract, Leucojum aestivum bulb extract, Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Biosaccharide gum-4, Mannan, Tocopherol, Isopentyldiol, Lecithin, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium citrate, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Pentylene glycol, Benzoic acid, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Sodium metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid
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| NuFaceFirming and Brightening Silk CrèmeYOUR PRODUCT | LumeneNordic Ageless [AJATON] Radiant Youth Night Cream | Vitabrid USWrinkle Cream: Anti-Aging Face Brightening | Vitabrid US | COSRXThe Retinol 0.1 Cream | |
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| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 64% |
| Price | $49.00 | $56.72+$7.72 | $70.00+$21.00 | $18.18−$30.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Heptapeptide-14 Pantothenate | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Retinol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"NuFace - Firming and Brightening Silk Crème" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 1.10% - 1.30%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract 0.60% - 0.95%, betaine 0.50% - 0.75%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 1.40% - 1.70% and glycerin 0.25% - 0.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 49.00$ up to 69.00$ in the United States, from 38.80£ up to 88.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 37.00£ in the United Kingdom and from 96.00CA$ up to 119.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 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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