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“Antioxidant Day and Night 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:
faex, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients 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.
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Decyl oleateOne 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 GlycerinA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA 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 triglycerideAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilA plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateYeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FaexHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractPure 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 TocopherolAn 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 BisabololBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidThe 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
More about Ascorbic acidA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolUsed 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 glycolHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolUsed to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSoftens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycogenHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateUvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerUsed to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Water, Decyl oleate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera oil, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Vitis vinifera vine extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid, Ascorbic acid, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mannitol, Sodium polyacrylate, Parfum, Disodium edta, Ectoin, Alcohol, Glycogen, Carbomer, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Sodium lactate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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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.
| QMS MedicosmeticsAntioxidant Day and Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SkinCeuticalsAnti-Aging Regimen | Cellex-CAdvanced C Skin Tightening Cream | NATUREKINDWhitening Mega Vitamin Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 68% | 67% |
| Price | $207.21 | — | $78.52−$128.69 | $37.60−$169.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 18 | 3 of 18 | 2 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Dipeptide-2 | Dimethicone | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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"QMS Medicosmetics - Antioxidant Day and Night Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. QMS Medicosmetics - Antioxidant Day and Night Cream ticks this box. Faex, glycerin, glycogen, imperata cylindrica root extract and mannitol 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 (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.
The product retails for 155.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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