Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Koishimaru Silk provides a skin-smoothing effect that helps to reduce the visible signs of ageing.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
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:
diglycerin, 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: cera alba, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~4–4.9%
- 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 glycolMethyl trimethicone~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeSqualane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneDiglycerin~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinBehenyl alcohol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholIsostearyl isostearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl isostearatePeg-75~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
More about Peg-75Glyceryl stearate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateMaltitol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateStearic acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidDimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- 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~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCera alba~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cera albaSorbitan isostearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePhytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Cholesterol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPotassium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Alcohol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholIsohexadecane~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCarbomer~0.25–0.4%
- 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 CarbomerDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcetyl glucosamine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineDisodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Polysorbate 80~0.25–0.45%
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan oleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateHexamethylindanopyran~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateEugenia caryophyllus flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eugenia caryophyllus flower extractLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeJuniperus virginiana oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilLinalyl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed silk~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalPogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranyl acetate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis seed extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence is lacking
More about Oenothera biennis seed extractTocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolPerilla ocymoides leaf extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides leaf extractCi 47005~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Methyl trimethicone, Squalane, Diglycerin, Behenyl alcohol, Isostearyl isostearate, Peg-75, Glyceryl stearate, Maltitol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Stearic acid, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Cera alba, Sorbitan isostearate, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Chlorphenesin, Cholesterol, Parfum, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Potassium hydroxide, Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Carbomer, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Xanthan gum, Acetyl glucosamine, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 80, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Sorbitan oleate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Benzyl benzoate, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Linalool, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Juniperus virginiana oil, Linalyl acetate, Hydrolyzed silk, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Pogostemon cablin oil, Geranyl acetate, Oenothera biennis seed extract, Tocopherol, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Ci 47005
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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.
| SensaiAbsolute Silk CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Medik8ADVANCED PRO COLLAGEN+ PEPTIDE CREAM | Estée LauderRevitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme | AHCBrilliant Gold Cream | |
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| Match | — | 62% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $145.15 | $99.00−$46.15 | $66.70−$78.45 | $139.99−$5.16 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-1 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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