Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Suitable for mature skin types, the luxurious cream helps to moisturise and protect the skin against external aggressors that can contribute to premature ageing.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“24K Gold Wrinkle Repair Crème”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. 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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“NULASTICTM Silk works to strengthen the skin's structure, whilst innovative SYN-COLLTM aids cell turnover to reveal a smoother, more refined complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Amyl cinnamal + 5 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%
Dimethicone~5.6–6.9%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.3–4%
- 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 oilPolysilicone-11~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Behenyl alcohol~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~1.7–2%
- 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-5Peg-9 dimethicone~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylheptyl caprylate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylatePentylene glycol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCetearyl alcohol~0.8–1.15%
- 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 alcoholSilk powder~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateColloidal gold~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber cassumunar root oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolIsodecyl isononanoate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C4-24 alkyl dimethicone/divinyldimethicone crosspolymer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polydiethyleneglycol adipate/ipdi copolymer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium pca~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaHydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinMica~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaGold~0.25–0.45%
Glyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- 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-3 stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymerCetearyl glucoside~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSilica~0.35–0.65%
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolCalcium aluminum borosilicate~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAmyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.4%
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeIron oxides~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTin oxide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77480~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polysilicone-11, Behenyl alcohol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Peg-9 dimethicone, Propylheptyl caprylate, Pentylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Silk powder, Sodium hyaluronate, Colloidal gold, Zingiber cassumunar root oil, Tocopherol, Isodecyl isononanoate, C4-24 alkyl dimethicone/divinyldimethicone crosspolymer, Polydiethyleneglycol adipate/ipdi copolymer, Sodium pca, Hydrogenated lecithin, Mica, Gold, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-3 stearate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Cetearyl glucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Silica, Butylene glycol, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, O-cymen-5-ol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Iron oxides, Tin oxide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77480
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| PRAI24K Gold Wrinkle Repair CrèmeYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothVital-E Microbiome Moisture Defense Eye Cream | HoliFrogGrand Amino Cushion Cream | Swiss ClinicDay Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | $34.99 | $55.00+$20.01 | $60.00+$25.01 | $59.23+$24.24 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 7 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "PRAI - 24K Gold Wrinkle Repair Crème" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, sodium pca, butylene glycol and caprylyl 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 (dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, propylheptyl caprylate 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.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 1.70% - 2.00%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, 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.
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.
Price
The product retails from 34.99$ up to 52.50$ in the United States, from 29.99£ up to 37.99£ in the United Kingdom and for 66.50CA$ in Canada.
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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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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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