PRODUCT REVIEW

ROVECTIN Skin Essentials Barrier Repair Cream Concentrate

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.7% - 1.05%Theobroma cacao seed butter 1.7% - 2%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "ROVECTIN - Skin Essentials Barrier Repair Cream Concentrate" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. ROVECTIN - Skin Essentials Barrier Repair Cream Concentrate ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin 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). Ceramide np, theobroma cacao seed butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane and cetearyl alcohol 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

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.50% - 0.75%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Adenosine 0.20% - 0.40%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: stearic acid

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ROVECTIN" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 30.95A$ up to 49.99A$ in Australia, for 27.69£ in the United Kingdom and for 30.24$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Rich and concentrated formula provides deep hydration to skin Contains Astaxantin which is a powerful anti-oxidant to provide anti-aging effects Revitalizes dry and dull-looking skin

Source: Lila Beauty

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: astaxanthin.

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.

adenosine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

astaxanthin 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation

niacinamide 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Skin Essentials Barrier Repair Cream Concentrate

Source: From product name

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, butylene glycol.

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, squalane.

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

squalane 2% - 2.5%

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.

ceramide np 0.5% - 0.75%

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

polymethylsilsesquioxane 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - haematococcus pluvialis extract, rubus idaeus seed oil also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

astaxanthin 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation

haematococcus pluvialis extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin

rubus idaeus seed oil 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness

theobroma cacao seed butter 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Potential irritants

rosa damascena flower oil 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

eclipta prostrata extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

theobroma cacao seed butter 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

cetearyl alcohol 1.5% - 1.8%

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propanediol 4.4% - 5.4%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

cetyl ethylhexanoate 4% - 4.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Squalane, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Niacinamide, Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Prunus persica kernel oil, Ceramide np, Astaxanthin, Panthenol, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Eclipta prostrata extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Corallina officinalis extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, 2-hexanol, Diisostearyl malate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Synthetic beeswax, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium phytate, Trideceth-10, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glycerin

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +13 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +9 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane helianthus annuus seed oil +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +9 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane helianthus annuus seed oil +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +18 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: madecassoside gluconolactone +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: madecassoside centella asiatica leaf extract +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: ceramide as ceramide ns +13 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: bakuchiol cyclopentasiloxane +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: dimethiconol fructooligosaccharides +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester copper tripeptide-1 +26 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 retinyl palmitate +36 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: myristoyl pentapeptide-17 copper tripeptide-1 +12 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	salvia sclarea oil Has skin benefit? eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? +21 more	hydrolyzed royal jelly protein Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +28 more	hydrolyzed royal jelly protein Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +28 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? artemisia princeps extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	citral Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +38 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +53 more	pollen extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +72 more	pollen extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +72 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +56 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	rubus fruticosus fruit extract Has skin benefit? euterpe oleracea fruit extract Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +82 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +114 more	sea water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +52 more

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ROVECTIN Skin Essentials Barrier Repair Cream Concentrate

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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