Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide ~0.15–0.6%Under-dosed
“With regular used, the skin is smoother and firmer with a more even tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Panthenol + 8 moreWorks well
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:
panthenol.
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: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, panthenol
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl oligopeptide + 4 moreMay help
“The firmness and elasticity of the skin is increased, minimising the effects of stretching on the skin.”
This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract with antioxidant effect. Is often added to skincare to boost SPF
More about Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extractKigelia africana fruit extract~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quillaja saponaria bark extract~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Quillaja saponaria bark extractGlaucium flavum leaf extract~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phaseolus lunatus seed extract~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bean seed extract. It might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Phaseolus lunatus seed extractRutin~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about RutinCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Genistein~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spirulina platensis extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractCaffeine~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCarnitine~1.1–1.6%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolNiacinamide~0.15–0.6%
- 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 NiacinamidePanthenol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCalcium pantothenate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenatePalmitoyl oligopeptide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl oligopeptidePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Ingredient list view
Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Glaucium flavum leaf extract, Phaseolus lunatus seed extract, Rutin, Unknown, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Unknown, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Genistein, Spirulina platensis extract, Caffeine, Carnitine, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Calcium pantothenate, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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| PharmaClinixStretchexYOUR PRODUCT | Luxe BotanicsKIGELIA CORRECTIVE MOISTURISER | |
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| Match | — | 13% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Low | High |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
- 5
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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