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“Nourishing and Restructuring Cream for Dry Skin”
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, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.


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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 triglycerideOne 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 GlycerinA 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 butterUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateA 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 DimethiconeHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
More about Royal jelly extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolIs 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 NiacinamideThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateA 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 acetateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA mineral, magnesium iron silicate. It can help add minerals to the surface of the skin that might be helpful for its barrier function. It is claimed to be able to support collagen production but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Olivine extractHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymerAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Cetyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Synthetic beeswax, Cetyl palmitate, Dimethicone, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Royal jelly extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Glutamylamidoethyl indole, Honey extract, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sesamum indicum oil unsaponifiables, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium hyaluronate, Smithsonite extract, Olivine extract, Propylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Tromethamine, Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Parfum, Coumarin, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| PayotNourishing and Restructuring Cream for Dry SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Mad Hippiehttps://madhippie.com/products/eye-cream | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICV.Biome Advanced Eye Cream | OlayFace Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 83% | 79% |
| Price | $56.85 | — | $25.16−$31.69 | $26.99−$29.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Based on the ingredients included, "Payot - Nourishing and Restructuring Cream for Dry Skin" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, honey extract and royal jelly extract) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol and cetyl palmitate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails from 110.00A$ up to 149.62A$ in Australia and for 43.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
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