NUXE

NUXE Merveillance Lift Concentrated Night Cream

Name: NUXE - Merveillance Lift Concentrated Night Cream
Brand: NUXE

Efficacy41/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

15 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Rose hip oil works to brighten and support the skin’s elasticity, while glycerin and coconut oil lend moisturising benefits.”

Source: Lookfantastic

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, dimethicone.

Undaria pinnatifida extractKey activeEffect: HighA seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect~0.1–0.15%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.75–1.15%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~0.65–0.95%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.9–3.5%

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA 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~0.45–0.7%

Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.45–0.7%

Dimethicone crosspolymerKey activeEffect: MediumUsed 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~0.25–0.45%

Octyldodecyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1–1.2%

Capryloyl glycineKey activeEffect: MediumHelps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.65%

Lauroyl lysineKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~1.2–1.4%

Arachidyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~2.4–2.9%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.55–0.8%

Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~0.45–0.7%

Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.25–0.45%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.35–0.6%

Evens skin tone

1 ingredient credited for this claim

Limited support

What the product description says

“The Merveillance Lift Concentrated Night Cream by NUXE is a smoothing formula that works to even the skin tone and minimise the appearance of wrinkles.”

Source: Lookfantastic

This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.

Albizia julibrissin bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing~0.45–0.65%

Anti-aging

1 ingredient credited for this claim

Weak support

What the product description says

“The Merveillance Lift Concentrated Night Cream by NUXE is a smoothing formula that works to even the skin tone and minimise the appearance of wrinkles.”

Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Exfoliation

Not advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claim

Strong 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.

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey activeEffect: HighA 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~0.45–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Rosa moschata seed oil, Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa moschata seed oil—High~3.9–4.8%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–0.75%est.

Albizia julibrissin bark extractA plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.75–1.15%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.4%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Hydrogenated coconut oil—3/5~1.5–1.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Rubus idaeus fruit water~6.2–7.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Rosa moschata seed oil~3.9–4.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Glycerin~2.9–3.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Arachidyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Corylus avellana seed oil~1.9–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glycol palmitate~1.6–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Hydrogenated coconut oil~1.5–1.8%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Lauroyl lysine~1.2–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture

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Octyldodecyl myristate~1–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.75–1.15%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Dimethicone~0.65–0.95%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Parfum~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Behenyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Hydroxyethyl urea~0.45–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingExfoliation

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

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Albizia julibrissin bark extract~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Persea gratissima oil~0.45–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Arachidyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Capryloyl glycine~0.35–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Citric acid~0.25–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Rosa canina fruit oil~0.25–0.45%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium gluconate~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Ammonium lactate~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hemerocallis fulva extract~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Geranylgeranylisopropanol~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.1–0.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Rubus idaeus fruit water, Rosa moschata seed oil, Glycerin, Arachidyl alcohol, Corylus avellana seed oil, Glycol palmitate, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Lauroyl lysine, Octyldodecyl myristate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Parfum, Behenyl alcohol, Hydroxyethyl urea, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Persea gratissima oil, Tocopherol, Arachidyl glucoside, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Capryloyl glycine, Dimethicone crosspolymer, 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, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Sodium benzoate