Peter Thomas Roth VITAL-E MICROBIOME AGE DEFENSE CREAM - Day care
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCeramide np, Dimethicone + 13 moreStrong evidence
“Moisturizing cream moisturizes the skin, protects it from blue light, and helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.”
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, mannitol.
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, paraffin.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-agingTocopherolModerate evidence
“Anti-contamination ingredients, prebiotics and probiotics improve the appearance of skin with signs of aging due to environmental factors and restore its vitality.”
This product contains dimethylmethoxy chromanol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Eclipta prostrata extract + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~3.7–5.5%
- 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 DimethiconeMethyl trimethicone~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeCaprylyl methicone~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeButylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
- 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 glycolCeresin~1.4–2%
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~1.3–1.9%
Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeAstrocaryum tucuma seed butter~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Microcrystalline wax~0.55–1.25%
Dimethylmethoxy chromanol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Dimethylmethoxy chromanolTocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolBacillus~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast beta-glucan~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl heptapeptide-4~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silybum marianum seed extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hedychium coronarium root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide np~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide npUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractEclipta prostrata extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilInulin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinSodium pca~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Mannitol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolCellulose~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseDipropylene glycol dibenzoate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParaffin~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinMica~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Methyl trimethicone, Caprylyl methicone, Butylene glycol, Ceresin, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Astrocaryum tucuma seed butter, Microcrystalline wax, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Tocopherol, Bacillus, Yeast beta-glucan, Acetyl heptapeptide-4, Silybum marianum seed extract, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Ceramide np, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Eclipta prostrata extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Inulin, Sodium pca, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Mannitol, Cellulose, Dipropylene glycol dibenzoate, Sodium citrate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Caprylyl glycol, Paraffin, Mica
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| Peter Thomas RothVITAL-E MICROBIOME AGE DEFENSE CREAM - Day careYOUR PRODUCT | AESTURAATOBARRIER365 Cooling Hydro Soothing Water Cream Moisturizer with Ceramides & Hyaluronic Acid for Moisture Barrier Repair | QVDermcare Eczema Daily Cream With Ceramides | EucerinAtoControl Face Care Cream | |
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| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | — | $32.00 | — | $18.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Niacinamide | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Peter Thomas Roth - VITAL-E MICROBIOME AGE DEFENSE CREAM - Day care" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Peter Thomas Roth - VITAL-E MICROBIOME AGE DEFENSE CREAM - Day care ticks this box. Glycerin, mannitol, sodium pca, butylene glycol and caprylyl 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, dimethicone, caprylyl glycol, moringa oleifera seed oil and paraffin) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide np 0.20% - 0.75%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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