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MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 11 moreWorks
“The Camellia Seed Oil in Ultimune will lock in hydration, while Camellia Flower Extract strengthens the skin barrier to keep moisture-sapping aggressors at bay.”
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: dimethicone, peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether.
Anti-agingHydroxyproline, TocopherolNot delivered
“Have you heard the news? Our #1 anti-ageing serum , Ultimune, has been reborn, with a new formula that holds the power to slow down seven signs of ageing1, from wrinkles to dark spots.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient camellia japonica flower extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneAspergillus fermentNot delivered
“In 8 weeks: +86% elasticity (3) / +51% radiance / -63% roughness / -26% fine lines(4) / +40% skin tone evenness / -22% face wrinkles / +38% firmness (4)”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia japonica flower extract, Camellia japonica leaf extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia japonica flower extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Origanum majorana leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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~3.9–4.7%
- 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 glycolAlcohol denat.~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Dimethicone~2.4–3%
- 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 DimethiconeDiglycerin~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPeg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether~1.7–2%
Peg-8~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Isodecyl neopentanoate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateTrehalose~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymerPeg-14m~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- 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 acetatePeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherEctoin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinXylitol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolLauryl betaine~0.55–0.8%
Origanum majorana leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydroxyproline~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
More about HydroxyprolineCamellia japonica seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilCamellia japonica flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractHouttuynia cordata extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product formulation and create a gel-like texture
More about Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucanCamellia japonica leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica leaf extractCamellia japonica seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Camellia japonica seed extractLactobacillus/hibiscus sabdariffa flower ferment filtrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iris florentina root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ganoderma lucidum stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethylhexanoin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAlcohol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 AlcoholDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Potassium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Silica~0.35–0.65%
Isoceteth-10~0.25–0.5%
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Aspergillus ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from fungus (mold) that typically appears on rice. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, might help neutralize free radicals and possibly somewhat reduce hyperpigmentation
More about Aspergillus fermentBht~0.15–0.3%
Sodium bicarbonate~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.1–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether, Peg-8, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Trehalose, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Peg-14m, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Unknown, Ectoin, Xylitol, Lauryl betaine, Origanum majorana leaf extract, Hydroxyproline, Camellia japonica seed oil, Camellia japonica flower extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Camellia japonica seed extract, Lactobacillus/hibiscus sabdariffa flower ferment filtrate, Iris florentina root extract, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Triethylhexanoin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Alcohol, Disodium edta, Potassium hydroxide, Silica, Isoceteth-10, Linalool, Sodium metabisulfite, Citronellol, Aspergillus ferment, Bht, Sodium bicarbonate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate, Parfum
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| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $125.00 | — | $19.88−$105.12 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer |
| 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
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- 6Anti-photoaging capability of antioxidant extract from Camellia japonica leafpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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