Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingAdenosine, Niacinamide + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Special wrinkle improvement cream with snail slime of mystic ingredient, and red ginseng water filled with earthy energy.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Evens skin toneNiacinamideStrong evidence
“Luxurious ingredients like snail filtrate, red ginseng extract along with adenosine and niacinamide in this cream help soothe, brighten and rejuvenate skin while improving elasticity and resilience.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, AllantoinStrong evidence
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate + 16 moreStrong evidence
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:
snail secretion filtrate, sodium hyaluronate.
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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus reticulata fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Panax ginseng extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng extractSnail secretion filtrate~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
More about Snail secretion filtrateWater~4.6–6.9%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePropylene glycol~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–3.6%
- 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 triglycerideNiacinamide~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePhenyl trimethicone~1.5–2.3%
- 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 trimethiconeBeeswax~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholButylene glycol~0.85–1.25%
- 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 glycolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.85–1.3%
- 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 butterMethyl glucose sesquistearate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearateSorbitan stearate~0.55–1.25%
Polysorbate 60~0.55–1.25%
Peg-100 stearate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateGlyceryl stearate~0.55–1.3%
- 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 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethicone~0.5–1.15%
- 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 DimethiconeSodium polyacrylate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePolyacrylamide~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideC13-14 isoparaffin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Allantoin~0.35–0.85%
- 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 AllantoinLaureth-7~0.4–0.9%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseParfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
- 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 acetateAdenosine~0.2–0.8%
- 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 AdenosineSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDisodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Lanolin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about LanolinEmu oil~0.15–0.7%
Theobroma cacao extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Ci 19140~0.15–0.55%
Ulva lactuca extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus reticulata fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Brassica campestris extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gelidium amansii extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kjellmaniella gyrata extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hizikia fusiforme extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ecklonia cava extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Sasa quelpaertensis extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Panax ginseng extract, Snail secretion filtrate, Water, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Propylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Niacinamide, Phenyl trimethicone, Beeswax, Cetearyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Sorbitan stearate, Polysorbate 60, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Sodium polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Laureth-7, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Adenosine, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lanolin, Emu oil, Theobroma cacao extract, Ci 19140, Ulva lactuca extract, Citrus reticulata fruit extract, Brassica campestris extract, Gelidium amansii extract, Kjellmaniella gyrata extract, Hizikia fusiforme extract, Ecklonia cava extract, Sasa quelpaertensis extract
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| OttieImperial Red Ginseng CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MizonSnail Repair Eye Cream Tube 15ml | MediFlowerARONYX Idebenone Cream | Holika HolikaPrime Youth Black Snail Repair Cream | |
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| Match | — | 81% | 80% | 80% |
| Price | $43.80 | $8.08−$35.72 | $13.70−$30.10 | $27.44−$16.36 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 8 of 13 | 8 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | Panthenol | Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Ottie - Imperial Red Ginseng Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Snail secretion filtrate, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and propylene glycol 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). Beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone and cetearyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.65%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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
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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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- 2
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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