Pharmaceris R Calm-Rosalgin Redness Reducing Night Cream
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MoisturizingPanthenol, Dimethicone + 17 moreWorks well
“Overnight moisturiser for rosacea.”
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, methyl gluceth-20.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingTocopherol, Ascorbic acidNot delivered
“It has an anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effect.”
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.
Anti-blemishAllantoinNot delivered
“At the same time, it promotes detoxification (toxin removal from skin cells) and stimulates intense regeneration and nourishment, reducing the severity of papules and pustules and minimising the appearance of teleangiectasia.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isopropyl palmitate~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateDimethicone~4.2–5.1%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~3.1–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 triglyceridePolydecene~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~1.7–2%
- 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 stearateCetyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 alcoholMethyl gluceth-20~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20C13-15 alkane~0.95–1.15%
Panthenol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPersea gratissima oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSqualane~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHydrogenated olive oil decyl esters~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Hydrogenated olive oil decyl estersAllantoin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPlukenetia volubilis seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilLonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractTimonacic~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractOlea europaea leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractAscorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidZiziphus jujuba seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calcium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl tetrapeptide-40~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.4%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetateTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolCanola oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilRibes nigrum seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.2–0.4%
Stearic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium phytate~0.2–0.35%
Palmitic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCarbomer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Cellulose gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumDecyl glucoside~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideFructan~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polydecene, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Methyl gluceth-20, C13-15 alkane, Panthenol, Persea gratissima oil, Squalane, Hydrogenated olive oil decyl esters, Allantoin, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Timonacic, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Ascorbic acid, Ziziphus jujuba seed extract, Calcium hydroxide, Acetyl tetrapeptide-40, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Canola oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylyl glycol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Stearic acid, Sodium phytate, Palmitic acid, Citric acid, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Cellulose gum, Decyl glucoside, Fructan, Phenethyl alcohol
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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.
| PharmacerisR Calm-Rosalgin Redness Reducing Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Barbara SturmSuper Anti-Aging Face Cream | EpicurenHydro Plus Moisturizer | Perricone MDHypoallergenic Nourishing Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | — | $250.00 | $67.10 | $58.32 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 7 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Anhydroxylitol | Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Pharmaceris - R Calm-Rosalgin Redness Reducing Night Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Pharmaceris - R Calm-Rosalgin Redness Reducing Night Cream ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ribes nigrum seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, canola oil and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.30% - 0.55%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 54.24A$ in Australia and from 20.00£ up to 23.96£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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