Pharmaceris W Albucin-Intensive Night Cream
Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Ellagic acidWorks well
“The dermatological formula of the night cream, with highly effective discolouration-reducing properties, decreases the number, size, and visibility of skin tone irregularities and pigmented spots.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ellagic acid, niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, Glycerin + 19 moreWorks well
“W Albucin-Intensive Night Cream”
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, glucose.
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: niacinamide
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreWorks well
“Promotes repigmentation for those with hyperpigmentation whilst brightening the skin with Vitamin C and reducing discolouration with Niacinamide.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.2–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.1–3.8%
- 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 triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~2.4–2.9%
- 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 butterPropanediol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolOleyl erucate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Oleyl erucateCetearyl alcohol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCoco-caprylate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateDimethicone~0.75–1.1%
- 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 DimethiconeSqualane~0.6–0.9%
- 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 SqualaneTriethylhexanoin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinLonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- 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 extractLaminaria ochroleuca extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.35–0.65%
- 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 extractLecithin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCystoseira tamariscifolia extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseEllagic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can help prevent and treat hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone
More about Ellagic acidGlabridin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolRicinus communis seed oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ricinus communis seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- 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 oilHydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate~0.25–0.45%
Microcrystalline cellulose~0.2–0.4%
Arachidyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 stearateCetearyl glucoside~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideBehenyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholArachidyl glucoside~0.2–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric 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 acidSodium phytate~0.15–0.3%
Hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Hydrogenated castor oilCellulose gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumHydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzoic acid~0.1–0.2%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Oleyl erucate, Cetearyl alcohol, Coco-caprylate, Dimethicone, Squalane, Triethylhexanoin, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Lecithin, Cystoseira tamariscifolia extract, Glucose, Ellagic acid, Glabridin, Tocopherol, Ricinus communis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Arachidyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Cellulose gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum
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| Price | — | $84.82 | $24.99 | $21.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Panthenol | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
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Product summary
"Pharmaceris - W Albucin-Intensive Night Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Pharmaceris - W Albucin-Intensive Night Cream ticks this box. Dextran, glycerin and butylene 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 (paraffinum liquidum and caprylic/capric triglyceride) 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 moistruizer also contains peptides (nonapeptide-1 0.20% - 0.35%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the 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.
Price
The product retails from 10.40£ up to 15.60£ 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 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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