Physicians Formula Rose All Night Ultra-Rich Restorative Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Rose All Night Ultra-Rich Restorative 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:
acetamidoethoxyethanol, glycerin.
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: terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil, decyl oleate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“WHY IT'S GOOD FOR YOU Ultra-rich, truly restoring night cream provides instant, deep and long-lasting moisturization for a firmer, youthful-looking glow.”
This product contains tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate. This ingredient 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 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Parfum + 1 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~45–55%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPetrolatum~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumRosa damascena flower water~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinLanolin alcohol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Lanolin alcoholOzokerite~1.6–2%
Pullulan~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateIsohexadecane~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneAcetamidoethoxyethanol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A new synthetic humectant that, according to the first tests, works better than glycerin in attracting moisture to the skin surface. It might be able to keep attracting water to the upper layer of the skin for longer compared with glycerin. Its texture is also nicer. Because of this, products with it are likely to be less sticky and more pleasant on application. It is unlikely to cause irritation and products with it work for sensitive skin. For best hydration results, it should be used at about 5-10% in a formulation. This ingredient is developed by a supplier Nouryon and is sold to skincare brands under the name Elfamoist AC.
More about AcetamidoethoxyethanolDecyl oleate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Decyl oleateMagnesium sulfate~0.6–0.9%
Parfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAvena sativa kernel oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilTerminalia ferdinandiana seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oilTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- 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 acetateBisabolol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololLeuconostoc ferment filtrate~0.35–0.6%
Tripleurospermum maritimum extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractTetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
More about Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetateBht~0.25–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMagnesium chloride~0.15–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCi 17200~0.1–0.2%
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 acidIngredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Petrolatum, Rosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Lanolin alcohol, Ozokerite, Pullulan, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Isohexadecane, Acetamidoethoxyethanol, Decyl oleate, Magnesium sulfate, Parfum, Avena sativa kernel oil, Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopheryl acetate, Bisabolol, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Tripleurospermum maritimum extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Magnesium chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Ci 17200, Citric acid
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| Physicians FormulaRose All Night Ultra-Rich Restorative CreamYOUR PRODUCT | CicaBiafineAnti-Irritations Moisturising Cream | NiveaCreme - Body, Face and Hand Care | POND'SFace Cream Dry Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | $7.99 | $17.72+$9.73 | $5.29−$2.70 | $6.93−$1.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol | — |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Physicians Formula - Rose All Night Ultra-Rich Restorative Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Acetamidoethoxyethanol, glycerin, terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil, caprylyl glycol and rosa damascena flower water in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum, terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil, decyl oleate and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and avena sativa kernel oilIrritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Physicians Formula" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 15.99$ in the United States.
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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.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6ElfaMoist AC humectant (manufacturer's report)krahnnordics.com
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