NUXE Merveillance Expert Face Normal Skin Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Merveillance Expert Face Normal Skin 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:
glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenyl trimethicone.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Oak extract reinforced by Althea root fills in wrinkles and smooths the skin, whilst delivering re-plumping action thanks to calendula petals and mimosa seeds.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa moschata seed oil, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Rubus idaeus fruit water~6.7–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.6–4.4%
- 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 GlycerinRosa moschata seed oil~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Arachidyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholCorylus avellana seed oil~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl distearate~1.6–2%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.2–1.5%
- 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 triglyceridePersea gratissima oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilParfum~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAlcohol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholHydroxyethyl urea~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractLauroyl lysine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysinePhenyl trimethicone~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeTocopherol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolArachidyl glucoside~0.35–0.6%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCapryloyl glycine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateRosa canina fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium gluconate~0.15–0.25%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzyl alcohol~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAmmonium lactate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hemerocallis fulva extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranylgeranylisopropanol~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Rubus idaeus fruit water, Glycerin, Rosa moschata seed oil, Arachidyl alcohol, Corylus avellana seed oil, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Persea gratissima oil, Parfum, Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl urea, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Lauroyl lysine, Phenyl trimethicone, Tocopherol, Arachidyl glucoside, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Capryloyl glycine, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium gluconate, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Ammonium lactate, Hemerocallis fulva extract, Geranylgeranylisopropanol, Sodium benzoate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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