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QMS Medicosmetics Advanced Pearl Protein Day and Night Cream

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Anti-aging

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Key actives

Tocopherol 1.1% - 1.3%Butyrospermum parkii butter 2.4% - 3%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "QMS Medicosmetics - Advanced Pearl Protein Day and Night Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin 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). Ceramide np, persea gratissima oil, triticum vulgare germ oil, butyrospermum parkii butter and caprylic/capric triglyceride 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.

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This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.10% - 0.15%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide np 0.95% - 1.20%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.

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The product retails for 228.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Advanced Pearl Protein Day and Night Cream

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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.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

ceramide np 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

glycerin 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

By quenching the complexion in hydration, the skin appears plumper with fewer visible fine lines and greater bounce.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

sericin 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

ascorbic acid 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Key Actives

tocopherol 1.1% - 1.3%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.15% - 0.25%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

alcohol 0.15% - 0.25%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.2% - 7.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

pentylene glycol 4.2% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentylene glycol, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glycerin, Pearl powder, Tocopherol, Ceramide np, Squalane, Tocopheryl acetate, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Persea gratissima oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiables, Maris sal, Sea salt, Ascorbyl palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, C12-16 alcohols, Palmitic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Alcohol, Citric acid, Ascorbic acid, Sericin, Potassium sorbate

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Key ingredients	ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiables +8 more	Common: ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: phytosphingosine camellia sinensis leaf extract +11 more	Common: ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other:	Common: ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other:	Common: ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other:	Common: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +9 more Other: retinyl palmitate panthenol +16 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +4 more Other: linoleic acid ethyl linoleate +3 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +3 more Other: ceramide eop phytosphingosine +5 more	Common: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +6 more	Common: ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: bakuchiol phytosphingosine +1 more	Common: ceramide np squalane +4 more Other: gluconolactone ceramide ap +9 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +3 more Other: ceramide ap phytosphingosine +5 more
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Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? citrus junos fruit water Has skin benefit? +8 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit?	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit?	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +1 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +20 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sorbitan palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? citrus junos fruit water Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? myristyl myristate Has skin benefit? +30 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

QMS Medicosmetics Advanced Pearl Protein Day and Night Cream

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