Based on the ingredient list, "Sensai - Cellular Performance Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. 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 (acetyl glucosamine, glycerin, hydrolyzed silk, maltitol 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). Emollients in this formulation (phytosteryl macadamiate, cera alba, dimethicone, squalane and cetyl palmitate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, niacinamide and petrolatum

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 300.27CA$ in Canada, for 172.26A$ in Australia, for 96.39$ in the United States and for 108.55£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

CELLULAR PERFORMANCE CREAM is remarkable for its rich and luxurious texture, wrapping the skin in a smooth, rich, moist veil with no stickiness.

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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 silk.

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

cera alba 0.6% - 0.85%

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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

dimethicone 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-aging

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.

acetyl glucosamine 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

niacinamide 0.55% - 0.8%

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

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

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.

acetyl glucosamine 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

niacinamide 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.55% - 0.8%

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

acetyl glucosamine 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.25% - 0.45%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

alcohol 0.3% - 0.5%

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Works for: Antibacterial

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

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

squalane 5.1% - 6.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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.

maltitol 4% - 4.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Squalane, Maltitol, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Sorbeth-6 beeswax, Petrolatum, Polysorbate 65, Stearic acid, Cetyl palmitate, Niacinamide, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Cera alba, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylserine, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan gum, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Dimethicone, Parfum, Hydrogenated lecithin, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Glycerin, Acetyl glucosamine, Alcohol, Disodium edta, Dimethoxy di-p-cresol, Limonene, Pyracantha fortuneana fruit extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Linalool, Hydrolyzed silk, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Nasturtium officinale extract, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Zostera marina extract, Tocopherol, Dioscorea panthaica root extract, Bht, Ci 14700, Ci 47005

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Key ingredients	niacinamide acetyl glucosamine +7 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: retinol methicone	Common: niacinamide acetyl glucosamine +4 more Other: adenosine phytosphingosine +12 more	Common: niacinamide petrolatum +2 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate phytosphingosine +8 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl glucosamine +2 more Other: panthenol undecylenoyl phenylalanine +2 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl glucosamine +1 more Other: salicylic acid helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: retinol methicone	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: sh-polypeptide-22 adenosine +11 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl glucosamine +3 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +11 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl glucosamine +3 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +11 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl glucosamine +2 more Other: hydroxyethyl urea melia azadirachta leaf extract +3 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +2 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +2 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata leaf extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	mentha arvensis extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +44 more	niacinamide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	cream Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? petrolatum Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +29 more	niacinamide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? nelumbo nucifera flower water Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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