Skin Research Vitamin c night moisturizer
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MoisturizingEthylhexyl palmitate, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks
“Vitamin c night moisturizer”
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 hyaluronate.
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: argania spinosa kernel oil, ethylhexyl palmitate.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid ~0.4–1%, below the ~4% it needsUnder-dosed
“Argan Oil is also high in Vitamin E. . is used here with the aim of evening out skin tone, brightening skin and firming thanks to the Vitamin A and C. Ingredients”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Rosa moschata oil, Imidazolidinyl urea + 5 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%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateIsononyl isononanoate~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateStearyl alcohol~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2.1–3.2%
- 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 stearateMethyl glucose sesquistearate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearateGlycerin~1.5–2.3%
- 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 GlycerinArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilRosa moschata oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Ascorbic acid~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.75%
- 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 acetateImidazolidinyl urea~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaCarbomer~0.15–0.6%
- 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~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isononyl isononanoate, Stearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Glycerin, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Rosa moschata oil, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Ascorbic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Imidazolidinyl urea, Carbomer, Parfum, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Skin ResearchVitamin c night moisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | SkincyclopediaMoisturizing face cream with 20% | SENTÉDermal Repair Cream | Augustinus BaderThe Hydration Heros with The Rich Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | — | $167.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Acetyl Glucosamine | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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