PCA SKIN Everyday Essentials Regimen
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Benefits
Promise: Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Experience intense hydration while smoothing the appearance of visible fine lines and wrinkles with these moisturizing everyday essentials.
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38. 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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| palmitoyl tripeptide-1 | MEDIUM |  |  |
| palmitoyl tripeptide-38 | MEDIUM | | |
| tocopherol | LOW | | |
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Promise: Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Experience intense hydration while smoothing the appearance of visible fine lines and wrinkles with these moisturizing everyday essentials.
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, hyaluronic acid.
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, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, phytosphingosine
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| palmitoyl tripeptide-1 | HIGH | | |
| glycerin | HIGH | | |
| jojoba esters | HIGH | | |
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Other benefit: Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| tocopherol | HIGH | | |
| portulaca pilosa extract | LOW | | |
| polygonum bistorta root extract | LOW | | |
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Potential irritants
IRRITANCY
HIGH
| Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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| parfum | |  |
| rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil | | |
| aroma | | |
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Ingredients & concentrations
KEY INGREDIENTS
- niacinamide
- lactic acid
- gluconolactone
- phytosphingosine
- palmitoyl tripeptide-1
- ceramide ap
- ceramide eop
- ceramide np
- palmitoyl tripeptide-38
- hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans
- hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
- hydrolyzed yeast extract
- jojoba esters
- polysilicone-11
- ricinus communis seed oil
- sodium hyaluronate
- sodium pca
- allantoin
- Vitamin E
- beeswax
- butyrospermum parkii butter
- cholesterol
- cyclopentasiloxane
- dimethicone
- glycerin
- Sunflower seed oil
- hyaluronic acid
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| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
| 25% - 31% | |
| Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin | |
| 5.1% - 6.2% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 5.4% - 6.6% | |
| 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 | |
| 4.4% - 5.4% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture | |
| 3.4% - 4.1% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin | |
| 2.3% - 2.8% | |
| 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 | |
| 2.1% - 2.5% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin | |
| 1.5% - 1.8% | |
| An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients | |
| 1.5% - 1.9% | |
| A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency | |
| 1.1% - 1.3% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.8% - 1.2% | |
| 0.65% - 1% | |
| 0.6% - 0.9% | |
| Used to create a gel-like product texture | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.5% - 0.8% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.55% - 0.85% | |
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| Plain old water | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
| 0.45% - 0.7% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties | |
| 0.35% - 0.65% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin | |
| 0.35% - 0.6% | |
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel | |
| 0.45% - 0.7% | |
| A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together | |
| 0.35% - 0.65% | |
| Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax) | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.35% - 0.6% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.35% - 0.6% | |
| Helps water and oil mix together | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| Used to adjust the product's pH | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties and is claimed by its manufacturer to be able to decrease lines and wrinkles but evidence is lacking | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| Often used to support the moisturization effect of polysaccharides (contained, for example, in yeast extract) | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| Helps stabilize the product formulation | |
| 0.35% - 0.65% | |
| A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| An emollient that is naturally found in skin | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.35% - 0.65% | |
| Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration | |
| 0.35% - 0.65% | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| Plain old water | |
| 0.45% - 0.7% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture | |
| 0.45% - 0.7% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products | |
| 0.35% - 0.65% | |
| Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C. It is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| Helps water and oil mix together | |
| 0.5% - 0.7% | |
| A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten | |
| 0.45% - 0.7% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| An emollient that softens the skin | |
| 0.4% - 0.65% | |
| Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer | |
| 0.35% - 0.65% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| Helps to stabilize the product formulation | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| Used to adjust the product's pH | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| Plain old water | |
| 0.8% - 1.2% | |
| 0.6% - 0.9% | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
| 0.95% - 1.15% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent | |
| 0.25% - 0.4% | |
| Used to adjust the product's pH | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome) | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.2% - 0.35% | |
| A preservative. Can be irritating | |
| 0.15% - 0.3% | |
| Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin | |
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