Sanoflore Crème Merveilleuse Rich Firming Anti-Ageing Moisturiser
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Combat signs of skin ageing with the Crème Merveilleuse Rich Firming Anti-Ageing Moisturiser from pioneers in organic cosmetics, Sanoflore ; a luxurious anti-wrinkle day cream that revitalises skin’s youth by plumping fine lines and deeply moisturising the complexion.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Crème Merveilleuse Rich Firming Anti-Ageing Moisturiser”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, cocos nucifera oil.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 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 GlycerinUndecane~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneOlea europaea fruit oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCocos nucifera oil~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilC12-16 alcohols~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsOrbignya oleifera seed oil~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilSilica~1.7–2.1%
Tridecane~1.3–1.5%
Copernicia cerifera cera~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePalmitic acid~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidHydrogenated lecithin~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinBenzyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSalicylic acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidXanthan gum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolLimonene~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAdenosine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineLinalool~0.35–0.65%
Citronellol~0.25–0.5%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCitral~0.25–0.45%
Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractPlantago lanceolata leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Plantago lanceolata leaf extractMalva sylvestris flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractMedicago sativa extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilGeraniol~0.15–0.3%
Buddleja davidii extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melissa officinalis leaf oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vitis vinifera bud extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCitric acid~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Undecane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cocos nucifera oil, C12-16 alcohols, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Silica, Tridecane, Copernicia cerifera cera, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Palmitic acid, Hydrogenated lecithin, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Salicylic acid, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Limonene, Adenosine, Linalool, Citronellol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citral, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Medicago sativa extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Geraniol, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Melissa officinalis leaf oil, Vitis vinifera bud extract, Arginine, Citric acid
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| Price | $56.85 | $11.24−$45.61 | $87.59+$30.74 | $71.39+$14.54 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Sunflower Seed Oil | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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