Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-1, Glycerin + 19 moreWorks well
“Helping to keep skin safe, it also contains Smart Sun Prevention (SSP) to reinforce skin's natural defence against harmful UV rays (to help prevent premature ageing), and an Urban Advance Complex for antioxidant protection.”
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:
carnosine, dextran.
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: dimethicone, glycine soja sterols.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-1
Anti-agingCarnosine, Acetyl hexapeptide-1 + 2 moreMay help
“Helping to keep skin safe, it also contains Smart Sun Prevention (SSP) to reinforce skin's natural defence against harmful UV rays (to help prevent premature ageing), and an Urban Advance Complex for antioxidant protection.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-1, carnosine. 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Imperata cylindrica root extract, Carnosine + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) 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 - imperata cylindrica root extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Mentha piperita extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinImperata cylindrica root extract~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractSodium polyacrylate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateDimethicone~2.4–2.9%
- 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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolErythritol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerCetyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Triolein~0.6–0.95%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHydrogenated coconut oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Isopropyl palmitate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateParaffinum liquidum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPeg-2 stearate~0.45–0.7%
Stearyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholOlus oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilCimicifuga racemosa root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceteareth-25~0.4–0.6%
Polyquaternium-39~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-39Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateButylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateSodium lactate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTriolein~0.25–0.4%
Tripalmitin~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearate~0.65–0.95%
Aesculus hippocastanum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
More about Aesculus hippocastanum extractLac~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees
More about LacXylitol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolTrilinolein~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium carboxymethyl betaglucan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tristearin~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycine soja sterols~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Mentha piperita extract~0.3–0.55%
Polydatin glucoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHomarine hcl~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help to improve skin hydration levels
More about Homarine hclCarnosine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineLactic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidButyrospermum parkii seedcake extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triarachidin~0.25–0.45%
Hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea~0.25–0.45%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMagnesium nitrate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Dextran~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranAcetyl hexapeptide-1~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-1Bht~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Sodium polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Erythritol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Triolein, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Isopropyl palmitate, Paraffinum liquidum, Peg-2 stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Olus oil, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Ceteareth-25, Polyquaternium-39, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Butylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium lactate, Parfum, Triolein, Tripalmitin, Sodium stearate, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Lac, Xylitol, Trilinolein, Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan, Tristearin, Pentylene glycol, Glycine soja sterols, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Mentha piperita extract, Polydatin glucoside, Sodium hyaluronate, Homarine hcl, Carnosine, Lactic acid, Butyrospermum parkii seedcake extract, Triarachidin, Hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Magnesium nitrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextran, Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Bht
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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.
| SAMPAR3 Day Weekend FaceYOUR PRODUCT | BootsSkin Clear Lotion with niacinamide | RohtoHada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Emulsion Hydrating Milk | Rohto MentholatumHada Labo Gokujyun Premium Emulsion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | — | $15.80 | $22.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 15 | 4 of 15 | 4 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Arginine | Arginine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SAMPAR - 3 Day Weekend Face" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-1 0.05% - 0.15%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (dextran 0.10% - 0.20%, carnosine 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.40%, sodium lactate 0.25% - 0.45%, imperata cylindrica root extract 3.90% - 4.80%, glycerin 4.50% - 5.50% and erythritol 1.60% - 1.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Allergic contact dermatitis from grassespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 6A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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