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Sanctuary Spa Overnight Face and Neck Mini Crème

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 0.65%Cera alba 2% - 2.4%

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Product summary

"Sanctuary Spa - Overnight Face and Neck Mini Crème" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid) 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). Emollients in this formulation (beeswax, cera alba, dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate 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.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 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 amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides 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.

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.

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The product retails for 4.20$ in the United States and for 2.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

A potent blend of Seaweed Extract and a Matrixyl Synthe’6™ complex works to plump and firm the facial contours for a youthful-looking visage, whilst Lavender and Frankincense essential oils infuse the skin with an uplifting fragrance.

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This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. This ingredient 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 tripeptide-38 0.05% - 0.15%

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

alaria esculenta extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Achieve up to 24-hours of hydration with Sanctuary Spa Overnight Face and Neck Mini Crème , an intensive moisturiser that can be used day or night.

Source: Lookfantastic US

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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

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: beeswax, cera alba.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

beeswax 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 0.65%

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

cera alba 2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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Potential irritants

imidazolidinyl urea 0.3% - 0.6%

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A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available

boswellia carterii oil 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2.4% - 2.9%

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

isostearyl isostearate 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.9% - 7.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

glycerin 4% - 4.9%

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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, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Dimethicone, Isostearyl isostearate, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-100 stearate, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetearyl glucoside, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Imidazolidinyl urea, Boswellia carterii oil, Sodium gluconate, Ppg-1 trideceth-6, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citronellol, Citric acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Alaria esculenta extract, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Limonene, Rosa centifolia flower water, Citral, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +7 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 dimethicone +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +9 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 dimethicone +4 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 adenosine +11 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +3 more Other: petrolatum myristyl myristate	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: tocopherol	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: tocopherol	Common: paraffinum liquidum palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +10 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +2 more Other: petrolatum ceramide 3 +4 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +3 more Other: madecassoside ascorbic acid +4 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more Other: urea sodium lactate +1 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 beeswax +5 more Other: niacinamide aspartic acid +13 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? rosa centifolia flower water Has skin benefit? +15 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara peel oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	isopropyl alcohol Has skin benefit? iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	sodium cetearyl sulfate Has skin benefit? peg-40 castor oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +21 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +58 more

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Sanctuary Spa Overnight Face and Neck Mini Crème

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