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Renee Rouleau Intensive Firming Neck Creme

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.55%Glucosamine hcl 0.2% - 0.35%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Renee Rouleau - Intensive Firming Neck Creme" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Renee Rouleau - Intensive Firming Neck Creme ticks this box. Humectants in this product (algae extract, glucosamine hcl, glycerin, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, algae extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone and squalane 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.

Ingredient callouts

This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.75% - 1.10% and palmitoyl oligopeptide 1.00% - 1.20%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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 "Renee Rouleau" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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The product retails for 54.50$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

delivers antioxidants and improves moisture retention Peptides ( Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 and Palmitoyl Oligopeptide ) .

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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: algae extract, glucosamine hcl.

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: palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

squalane 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

algae extract 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

glucosamine hcl 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

Anti-aging

This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. 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.

palmitoyl oligopeptide 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

glucosamine hcl 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

Evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glucosamine hcl.

glucosamine hcl 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone

glucosamine hcl 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

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Potential irritants

saccharomyces cerevisiae extract 7% - 8.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.4% - 3%

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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

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

ceteareth-20 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

saccharomyces cerevisiae extract 7% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

glycerin 3.9% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Glycerin, Methylsilanol carboxymethyl theophylline alginate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetyl esters, Tricaprylin, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Squalane, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Algae extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Phospholipids, Tocopherol, Glucosamine hcl, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Aminomethyl propanol, Tribehenin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Beta-carotene

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +10 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 dextran +6 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl oligopeptide +3 more Other: sodium hyaluronate sodium polyacrylate +2 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more Other: panthenol ceramide 2 +1 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl oligopeptide +4 more Other: retinol retinyl palmitate +12 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +2 more Other: bisabolol oenothera biennis oil +1 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide glycerin +4 more Other: retinyl palmitate ceramide 3 +10 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +1 more Other: tripeptide-1 tripeptide-10 citrulline +3 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +39 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +6 more Other: copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate heptapeptide-15 palmitate +19 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +6 more Other: colloidal oatmeal palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +14 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	trifolium pratense flower extract Has skin benefit? citrus grandis seed extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +16 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +43 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara peel oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +28 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? saccharomyces cerevisiae extract Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? isoeicosane Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +48 more	unknown Has skin benefit? bisabolol Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +41 more	collagen Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +148 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +80 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +107 more

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Renee Rouleau Intensive Firming Neck Creme

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