Philip Kingsley Maximizer Strand Plumping Cream
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MoisturizingCetearyl alcohol, Calcium pantothenate + 3 moreNot delivered
“Maximizer Strand Plumping Cream”
Contains humectants (glucose, hydrolyzed wheat protein) to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and emollients (cetearyl alcohol) to help soften the skin, but these ingredients are not the most effective.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Pyridoxine hcl + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~40–60%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone peg-8 meadowfoamate~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyimide-1~2.1–3.2%
Polyquaternium-110~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthyltrimonium chloride methacrylate/hydrolyzed wheat protein copolymer~1.2–1.8%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
- 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 alcoholParfum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumNiacinamide~0.5–1.2%
- 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 NiacinamideSodium starch octenylsuccinate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calcium pantothenate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateMaltodextrin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCetearyl glucoside~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCitric acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.35–0.75%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateT-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholPyridoxine hcl~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- 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 acetatePotassium sorbate~0.15–0.55%
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.05–0.25%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalGeraniol~0.05–0.2%
Glucose~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSilica~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Dimethicone peg-8 meadowfoamate, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Polyimide-1, Polyquaternium-110, Phenoxyethanol, Ethyltrimonium chloride methacrylate/hydrolyzed wheat protein copolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Parfum, Niacinamide, Sodium starch octenylsuccinate, Calcium pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Cetearyl glucoside, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, T-butyl alcohol, Pyridoxine hcl, Tocopheryl acetate, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Geraniol, Glucose, Silica, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Philip KingsleyMaximizer Strand Plumping CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Secret KeyHyaluron Aqua Soft Cream | MEDI-PEELDerma Maison Maricell V5 Whitening Cream | MelyonNight Cream - Vitamin A, Allantoin, Papain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Price | — | $11.40 | $50.87 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Calcium pantothenate modulates gene expression in proliferating human dermal fibroblastsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
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