Qiriness Caresse Active Energy Radiant Age-Defy Day & Night Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Qiriness Caresse Active Energy Radiant Age-Defy Day & Night Cream 50ml is a multi-action cream that allows the skin to restore its natural cycle while preventing and correcting the first signs of skin aging.During the day, its natural active ingredients help the skin to strengthen and protect itself from everyday aggressions such as stress, fatigue, pollution and blue light.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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.
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“At night, they promote skin regeneration.Hydrated and re-energized, your skin is radiant and full of life.93% of the ingredients are of natural origin.Dermatologically tested.”
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, mannitol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDicaprylyl carbonate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonatePropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolNiacinamide~1.9–2.3%
- 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 NiacinamideC14-22 alcohols~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsCetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 alcohol1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.1%
Glyceryl stearate~1–1.2%
- 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 stearateGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateHydrolyzed soy protein~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinTheobroma cacao extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Punica granatum pericarp extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSaccharide hydrolysate~0.4–0.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.6%
- 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 acetateTocopherol~0.35–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolJania rubens extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideDimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Mannitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSorbitan caprylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.25–0.5%
Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.45%
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcellulosePhenethyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Sodium carrageenan~0.2–0.4%
Sorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 77891~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.4%
- 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 77491~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.1–0.2%
- 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 oxidesCi 17200~0.1–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, C14-22 alcohols, Cetearyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Theobroma cacao extract, Punica granatum pericarp extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Saccharide hydrolysate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Jania rubens extract, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mannitol, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Sorbitan caprylate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Benzoic acid, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium carrageenan, Sorbic acid, Parfum, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 17200, Ci 19140
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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.
| QirinessCaresse Active Energy Radiant Age-Defy Day & Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ISDINIsdinceutics Prevent Hyaluronic Moisture Sensitive Skin | Shani Darden Skin CareHydration Peptide Cream | MISSHANear Skin Madecanol Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 91% | 90% |
| Price | $60.54 | $38.50−$22.04 | $60.00−$0.54 | $26.97−$33.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Lactic Acid | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Qiriness - Caresse Active Energy Radiant Age-Defy Day & Night Cream" 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, mannitol, saccharide hydrolysate, sodium hyaluronate and hydrolyzed soy protein 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 (caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol and dicaprylyl carbonate) 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 love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 1.90% - 2.30%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
Irritation 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 medium. 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 for 45.79£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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