Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Palmitoyl heptapeptide-18 + 2 moreWorks well
“Achieve visibly younger-looking and firmer skin within 12 weeks.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl heptapeptide-18, palmitoyl hexapeptide-52.
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Panthenol + 10 moreWorks well
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, sodium chondroitin sulfate.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, palmitoyl heptapeptide-18, palmitoyl hexapeptide-52, panthenol
Evens skin toneSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsMedium 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%
Ethylhexyl olivate~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl olivateDimethicone~4.5–5.5%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesPolyacrylate-13~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Heparan sulfate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium dermatan sulfate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chondroitin sulfate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium chondroitin sulfatePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolChlorella sorokiniana extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium glucuronate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium sulfate~0.5–0.7%
Palmitoyl heptapeptide-18~0.4–0.65%
Palmitoyl hexapeptide-52~0.35–0.65%
- 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 Palmitoyl hexapeptide-52Sodium carrageenan~0.35–0.65%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- 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 acetateMaris sal~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salSea salt~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltLactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolSorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateGlyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenylpropanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Phenylpropanol1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.4%
Polysorbate 20~0.25–0.45%
Polyisobutene~0.2–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyvinyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl olivate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Polyacrylate-13, Heparan sulfate, Sodium dermatan sulfate, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Panthenol, Chlorella sorokiniana extract, Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate, Sodium glucuronate, Magnesium sulfate, Palmitoyl heptapeptide-18, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-52, Sodium carrageenan, Tocopheryl acetate, Maris sal, Sea salt, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Tocopherol, Sorbitan isostearate, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Phenylpropanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 20, Polyisobutene, Xanthan gum, Polyvinyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
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| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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