SkinCeuticals Epidermal Repair Cream Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingDimethicone, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks
“Therapeutic moisturizing cream that protects and soothes compromised skin”
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, dimethiconol.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This unique formulation containing Beta Glucan Granulates, Centella Asiatica and Nymphaea Alba Flower helps to reduce redness, soothe irritation, and prevent scarring or uneven pigmentation and strengthen a weakened epidermal barrier.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Centella asiatica extractMay help
“Sensitized, Dehydrated, Blotchiness, Aging FEATURES.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract. 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?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow 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%
Dimethicone~6.6–9.9%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl palmitate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateButylene 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 glycolCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.7–2.5%
- 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 dimethiconePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateC30-45 alkyl dimethicone~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isohexadecane~1.1–1.6%
- 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 IsohexadecaneDipropylene glycol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPeg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeMagnesium sulfate~0.45–1.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDimethiconol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolSodium palmitoyl proline~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Centella asiatica extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractSodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product formulation and create a gel-like texture
More about Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucanCitric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidNymphaea alba flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Butylene glycol, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, C30-45 alkyl dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Dipropylene glycol, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Magnesium sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethiconol, Sodium palmitoyl proline, Sodium benzoate, Centella asiatica extract, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Citric acid, Nymphaea alba flower extract
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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.
| SkinCeuticalsEpidermal Repair Cream LotionYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal ParisTriple Active Dry Sensitive Moisturiser | OlayAnti-Aging Face Moisturizer Fragrance-Free | La Roche-PosayToleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | $90.00 | $12.98−$77.02 | $10.94−$79.06 | $21.29−$68.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Niacinamide | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SkinCeuticals - Epidermal Repair Cream Lotion" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.50% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 78.00$ in the United States, from 59.99£ up to 72.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 84.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 5Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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