Sisley Sisleya Lotion de soin essentiel
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingAdenosineStrong evidence
“Immediately, the skin is more toned, the complexion is fresher, and lines are visibly smoothed.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 9 moreStrong evidence
“It contains essential active ingredients (Marshmallow extract, Padina pavonica, Phytosqualane and Gingko biloba) to moisturise and nourish the skin making it more receptive to subsequent skin care treatments. .”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: squalane, propylheptyl caprylate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Adenosine + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Rosa centifolia flower water + 1 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~40–60%
Citrus aurantium amara flower water~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower waterRosa centifolia flower water~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~2.8–4.1%
- 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~2.1–3.1%
- 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 glycolSqualane~1.8–2.7%
- 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 SqualanePropylheptyl caprylate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylatePanthenol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAlthaea officinalis root extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractBiosaccharide gum-1~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Physalis alkekengi calyx extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineGinkgo biloba leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractPadina pavonica thallus extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
More about Padina pavonica thallus extractHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.7%
- 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 crosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Rosa centifolia flower water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Propylheptyl caprylate, Panthenol, Althaea officinalis root extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Physalis alkekengi calyx extract, Salix alba leaf extract, Adenosine, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene glycol, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Linalool
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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.
| Sisley SisleyaLotion de soin essentielYOUR PRODUCT | preangeVit B5 Emulsion | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% |
| Price | $147.00 | $21.15−$125.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Sisley Sisleya - Lotion de soin essentiel" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Sisley Sisleya - Lotion de soin essentiel ticks this box. Panthenol, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin and butylene 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). Emollients in this formulation (squalane, propylheptyl caprylate and pentylene glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.35% - 0.80% in this product adds an anti-aging property to it. Adenosine is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of adenosine in a low concentration reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where we our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.20% - 1.80% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. 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 114.79£ in the United Kingdom and for 147.00$ 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Cosmeceutical Critique: Ginkgo Bilobamdedge.com
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