SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Cream
Works for
MoisturizingSalicyloyl phytosphingosine, Dimethicone + 6 moreWorks well
“Replenishes lost moisture to support the skin’s protective barrier”
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, propylene 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, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: salicyloyl phytosphingosine
Anti-agingSalicyloyl phytosphingosineNot delivered
“Improves the appearance of wrinkles by up to 20% and rough surface texture by up to 89%*”
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 - salicyloyl phytosphingosine - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDimethicone~3.7–5.5%
- 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 DimethiconeHydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A sugar-derived compound that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate synthesis of skin's own moisturizing factors, but solid research is lacking. It could be irritating
More about Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriolCyclohexasiloxane~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneIsohexadecane~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneGlycerin~1.5–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinSynthetic wax~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxDimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~1–1.5%
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateCi 77163~0.5–1.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMagnesium sulfate~0.45–1%
Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it
More about Ethylhexyl hydroxystearateSalicyloyl phytosphingosine~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking
More about Salicyloyl phytosphingosineAcrylates copolymer~0.15–0.6%
- 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 copolymerMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylparaben~0.05–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.3%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSilica~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Dimethicone, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Synthetic wax, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Ci 77163, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium sulfate, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Acrylates copolymer, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Disodium edta, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Parfum, Silica
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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.
| SkinCeuticalsA.G.E. Interrupter CreamYOUR PRODUCT | VichyNeovadiol Post-Menopause Firming Lipid-Replenishing Night Cream | L'Oréal ParisAnti-Wrinkle Firming Moisturizer Fragrance Free | LancômeGenifique Day Cream | |
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| Match | — | 60% | 53% | 50% |
| Price | — | $40.81 | $15.60 | $113.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Mineral Oil | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "SkinCeuticals - A. G. E. Interrupter Cream" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Salicyloyl phytosphingosine and glycerin 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 (dimethicone, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, cyclohexasiloxane and isohexadecane) 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
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.70%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 184.68€ in Germany and for 162.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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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.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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