Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Osmotics Environmental Age Defense Moisture Cloud
Works for
MoisturizingTripeptide-1, Squalane + 14 moreWorks well
“super hydrating, high tech moisturizer”
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:
carnosine, 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: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tripeptide-1
Anti-agingTripeptide-1, Carnosine + 1 moreMay help
“age defense formula”
This product contains carnosine, tripeptide-1. These ingredients 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 · Polygonum aviculare extract, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine, dimethylmethoxy chromanol, polygonum aviculare extract, 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Diazolidinyl urea, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Squalane~6.2–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCetyl alcohol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPeg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateGlycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeMethyl glucose sesquistearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearateGlycine soja sterols~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsGlycogen~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycogenPolygonum aviculare extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains a flavanol Juglanin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce inflammation
More about Polygonum aviculare extractHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinHydrolyzed soy protein~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinXanthan gum~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTripeptide-1~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Tripeptide-1Ubiquinone~0.5–0.75%
- 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 UbiquinoneDimethylmethoxy chromanol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Dimethylmethoxy chromanolCarnosine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineHydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea~0.5–0.7%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateLinoleic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidAllantoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinStearic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium acrylates copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerLecithin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinDiazolidinyl urea~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Squalane, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Glycine soja sterols, Glycogen, Polygonum aviculare extract, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Xanthan gum, Tripeptide-1, Ubiquinone, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Carnosine, Hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea, Tocopheryl acetate, Linoleic acid, Allantoin, Stearic acid, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Lecithin, Diazolidinyl urea, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Disodium edta, Citric acid
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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.
| Osmotics CosmeceuticalsOsmotics Environmental Age Defense Moisture CloudYOUR PRODUCT | PillowtalkDermMajor Fade Active Seal Moisturizer | CeraVeSkin Renewing Night Cream | Medik8ADVANCED PRO COLLAGEN+ PEPTIDE CREAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | — | $15.44 | $98.33 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-2 | Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 | Oligopeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Osmotics Cosmeceuticals - Osmotics Environmental Age Defense Moisture Cloud" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Osmotics Cosmeceuticals - Osmotics Environmental Age Defense Moisture Cloud ticks this box. Carnosine, glycerin, glycogen, hydrolyzed soy protein and hydrolyzed wheat protein in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (tripeptide-1, glycine soja sterols, hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea, dimethicone and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (tripeptide-1 0.55% - 0.80%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 85.00$ in the United States and for 102.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
- 6Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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