Sisley-Paris Phyto-Blanc Brightening Protective Moisturizer
Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Hexylresorcinol + 1 moreWorks well
“An exceptional patented* brightening skin care product that diminishes the look of dark spots.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: hexylresorcinol.
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 13 moreWorks well
“An intensely moisturizing skin care product with a perfecting veil that give skin a smoother, more refined look as well as diminished appearance to enlarged pores.”
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, butylene glycol.
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, glycine soja oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, TocopherolWorks well
“Anti-wrinkles”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Hexylresorcinol, Tocopheryl acetate + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (hexylresorcinol) 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?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Thymus serpyllum extract, Thymus mastichina flower oil + 12 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%
Dimethicone~5.6–6.8%
- 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 DimethiconeTitanium dioxide~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCaprylyl methicone~3.5–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeGlycerin~2.8–3.5%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Niacinamide~1.9–2.3%
- 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 NiacinamideDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerAluminum hydroxide~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideStearic acid~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPentylene glycol~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolDicaprylyl carbonate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilPanthenol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~0.65–1%
- 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 acetateHexylresorcinol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about HexylresorcinolLens esculenta seed extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose dilaurate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose dilaurateBisabolol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololRosa canina fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractPolygonum fagopyrum seed extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pisum sativum extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking
More about Pisum sativum extractThymus serpyllum extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula oil/extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus mastichina flower oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salvia officinalis oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 glycolPolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeHexyl laurate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateSodium chloride~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMaltodextrin~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinStearalkonium hectorite~0.5–0.75%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Silica~0.6–0.95%
Disodium edta~0.5–0.75%
Citric acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPropylene carbonate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamate1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%
Glycine soja oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilSodium hydroxide~0.5–0.75%
Parfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateLinalool~0.45–0.7%
Linalyl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~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 LimoneneCitrus aurantium peel oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinene~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl cedrene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphor~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Beta-caryophyllene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeTerpineol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.25–0.5%
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.25–0.45%
Coumarin~0.2–0.4%
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Terpinolene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-terpinene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranyl acetate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Caprylyl methicone, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Niacinamide, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Pentylene glycol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Hexylresorcinol, Lens esculenta seed extract, Sucrose dilaurate, Bisabolol, Rosa canina fruit extract, Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract, Pisum sativum extract, Thymus serpyllum extract, Lavandula oil/extract, Thymus mastichina flower oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Sodium chloride, Maltodextrin, Stearalkonium hectorite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Propylene carbonate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycine soja oil, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Sorbic acid, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Limonene, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Pinene, Acetyl cedrene, Camphor, Beta-caryophyllene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Terpineol, Citronellol, Pogostemon cablin oil, Citral, Coumarin, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Geraniol, Terpinolene, Alpha-terpinene, Geranyl acetate, Eugenol
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| Sisley-ParisPhyto-Blanc Brightening Protective MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | SENTÉUltralight Defense Moisturizer | AtwaterHeavy Armor Facial Moisturizer | ElishacoyHydro Save Plan Emulsion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 88% | 88% |
| Price | $450.00 | $69.00−$381.00 | $37.00−$413.00 | $21.20−$428.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Polysilicone-11 | Urea | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Sisley-Paris - Phyto-Blanc Brightening Protective Moisturizer" 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. Panthenol, glycerin, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Glycine soja oil, dimethicone, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, caprylyl glycol and dicaprylyl carbonate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (1.90% - 2.40%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.70% - 1.05%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
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.
Price
The product retails for 390.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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