Payot Unifying Skin-Perfecting Airy-Light Cream
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingOleyl erucate, Glycine soja oil + 13 moreGood evidence
“Target uneven tone and pigmentation with the PAYOT Unifying Skin-Perfecting Airy-Light Cream ; an airy and creamy-textured moisturiser that works to brighten and even out the complexion with whitening Cress and anti-ageing Kiwi extract, a Vitamin C-rich antioxidant that fights free radicals that damage 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, butylene glycol.
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, glycine soja oil.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, TocopherolLimited evidence
“Target uneven tone and pigmentation with the PAYOT Unifying Skin-Perfecting Airy-Light Cream ; an airy and creamy-textured moisturiser that works to brighten and even out the complexion with whitening Cress and anti-ageing Kiwi extract, a Vitamin C-rich antioxidant that fights free radicals that damage skin.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Target uneven tone and pigmentation with the PAYOT Unifying Skin-Perfecting Airy-Light Cream ; an airy and creamy-textured moisturiser that works to brighten and even out the complexion with whitening Cress and anti-ageing Kiwi extract, a Vitamin C-rich antioxidant that fights free radicals that damage skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinOleyl erucate~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Oleyl erucateButyrospermum parkii butter~3.2–3.9%
- 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 butterDicaprylyl carbonate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonatePalmitic acid~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidDiethylhexyl carbonate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diethylhexyl carbonateSynthetic fluorphlogopite~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteNylon-12~1.3–1.6%
Butylene glycol~0.95–1.2%
- 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 glycolParfum~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLepidium sativum sprout extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractGlycine soja oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilJojoba esters~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersActinidia chinensis fruit water~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but it is unlikely that it can have an effect in the skin
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit waterSophora flavescens root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolLecithin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTropolone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.5%
Glyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePvp~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpPolyglyceryl-6 distearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 alcoholAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 AlcoholTin oxide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxidePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCi 77891~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 14700~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Oleyl erucate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Palmitic acid, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Nylon-12, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Glycine soja oil, Jojoba esters, Actinidia chinensis fruit water, Sophora flavescens root extract, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Tropolone, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium polyacrylate, Pvp, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Cetyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, O-cymen-5-ol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Alcohol, Tin oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 19140, Ci 14700
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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