Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPolyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane + 7 moreGood evidence
“Hydrating Mattifying 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:
diglycerin, 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, cetyl alcohol.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“After one month firmness can improve by 24%, elasticity by 13%.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~7.1–10.7%
- 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 AlcoholGlycerin~3.4–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinDiglycerin~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinButylene glycol~1.9–2.8%
- 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 glycolTapioca starch~1.5–2.2%
Cetearyl isononanoate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoateDimethicone~1.1–1.7%
- 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 DimethiconeIsodecyl neopentanoate~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateNylon-12~0.85–1.25%
Polymethyl methacrylate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylatePtfe~0.35–0.85%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePolyacrylate-13~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Cetyl alcohol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 alcoholParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLauryl glucoside~0.2–0.75%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearatePolyisobutene~0.15–0.5%
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Polysorbate 20~0.1–0.4%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSmithsonite extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePentylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPeumus boldus leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa multiflora fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
Xanthan gum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Butylene glycol, Tapioca starch, Cetearyl isononanoate, Dimethicone, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Nylon-12, Polymethyl methacrylate, Ptfe, Sodium polyacrylate, Polyacrylate-13, Cetyl alcohol, Parfum, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyisobutene, Citric acid, O-cymen-5-ol, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Smithsonite extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Pentylene glycol, Peumus boldus leaf extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Xanthan gum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Fluoropolymers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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