Skin Doctors Instant Results Instant Facelift Cream
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Urea + 14 moreWorks well
“It penetrates directly into the skin, allowing skin to breathe and has a prolonged effect to retrain hydration so the skin appears soft and supple.”
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.
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, isopropyl myristate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, urea
Anti-agingSerine, Lactic acidMay help
“This is derived from Intrinsic ageing which is a result of natural cell reduction and extrinsic ageing which occurs from external factors such as negative sun exposure and other free radicals.”
This product contains serine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Imidazolidinyl urea, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinIsopropyl myristate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateStearic acid~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAcacia senegal gum~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumGlycol stearate~1.6–2.4%
Glyceryl stearate se~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seAcrylates copolymer~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerPetrolatum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumParaffinum liquidum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPolysorbate 60~0.35–0.85%
Triethanolamine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineGlyceryl stearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHydrolyzed rhizobian gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~0.15–0.5%
- 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 DimethiconePeg-100 stearate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCetyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholImidazolidinyl urea~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaCarbomer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerParfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPentylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium lactate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateLactic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSerine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineUrea~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaSorbitol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium chloride~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideAllantoin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinStearamide amp~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Vp/polycarbamyl polyglycol ester~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed sesame protein pg-propyl methylsilanediol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Ethylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Butylparaben~0.05–0.1%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Citral~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl myristate, Stearic acid, Acacia senegal gum, Glycol stearate, Glyceryl stearate se, Acrylates copolymer, Petrolatum, Paraffinum liquidum, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrolyzed rhizobian gum, Dimethicone, Peg-100 stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Imidazolidinyl urea, Carbomer, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene glycol, Sodium lactate, Lactic acid, Serine, Urea, Sorbitol, Sodium chloride, Allantoin, Stearamide amp, Disodium edta, Vp/polycarbamyl polyglycol ester, Hydrolyzed sesame protein pg-propyl methylsilanediol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral
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| Skin DoctorsInstant Results Instant Facelift CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NEOSTRATAHydra Filling Cream | anna lotanGolden Night Cream | DermatonicsHard Skin Removing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | — | $52.00 | — | $8.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 6 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"Skin Doctors - Instant Results Instant Facelift Cream" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (urea 0.05% - 0.20% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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