Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Sh-oligopeptide-1 + 1 moreWorks well
“An anti-aging moisturiser with EGF that replenishes moisture while improving skin elasticity.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: sh-oligopeptide-1.
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.
MoisturizingSh-oligopeptide-1, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil + 15 moreWorks well
“An anti-aging moisturiser with EGF that replenishes moisture while improving skin elasticity.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: sh-oligopeptide-1
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~4.7–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilButylene glycol~3.9–4.8%
- 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButyrospermum 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 butterDimethicone~2–2.4%
- 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 DimethiconeCetearyl alcohol~1.6–2%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePalmitic acid~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acid1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1%
Peg-20 glyceryl stearate~0.7–1%
Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid copolymer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a nice, clear product finish on the skin
More about Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid copolymerStearic acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerGlyceryl stearate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSorbitan oleate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Glycerin~0.35–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinCamellia japonica seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterPortulaca oleracea extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractEmpetrum nigrum fruit juice~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.5%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateAdenosine~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineMyristic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilRubus chamaemorus seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paecilomyces japonica/saussurea involucrata ferment extract filtrate~0.2–0.4%
Mentha arvensis leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Elettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pentylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolRose flower oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Flower oil that is used as a fragrance
More about Rose flower oilTagetes minuta flower oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSh-oligopeptide-1~0.1–0.15%
- 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 Sh-oligopeptide-1Ingredient list view
Water, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Palmitic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-20 glyceryl stearate, Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid copolymer, Stearic acid, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Sorbitan oleate, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Camellia japonica seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Portulaca oleracea extract, Empetrum nigrum fruit juice, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Adenosine, Myristic acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Disodium edta, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Rubus chamaemorus seed extract, Paecilomyces japonica/saussurea involucrata ferment extract filtrate, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Pentylene glycol, Rose flower oil, Tagetes minuta flower oil, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sh-oligopeptide-1
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| PhymongsheAge Shield Enriched CreamYOUR PRODUCT | APLBIntensive Repair Horse Oil Cream | D'RANOh Beau Intensive Regenerating Cream | Saturday SkinMulti Peptide Repair Treatment Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | $24.00 | $73.44 | $29.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Sh-Polypeptide-45 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Phymongshe - Age Shield Enriched Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin, butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol and portulaca oleracea extract) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Theobroma cacao seed butter, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone and cetearyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (sh-oligopeptide-1 0.10% - 0.15%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Adenosine 0.25% - 0.40%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive 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.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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