SkinCeuticals Metacell Renewal B3 Cream
Works for
3 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Lightweight emulsion delivers intense hydration without a heavy or tacky feel”
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, caprylyl 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: niacinamide
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Reduces the appearance of discoloration and blotchiness”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“A comprehensive daily anti-aging face cream formulated to improve the appearance of early signs of aging.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate.
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.
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“This comprehensive daily niacinamide lotion visibly improves these early signs of photoaging by increasing cell turnover to resurface skin”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil + 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%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~3.7–5.6%
- 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 DimethiconeNiacinamide~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePropanediol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~1.5–2.3%
Methylsilanol/silicate crosspolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolymethylsilsesquioxane~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.55–1.35%
Ci 77163~0.4–0.95%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium citrate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateEthylhexyl hydroxystearate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it
More about Ethylhexyl hydroxystearatePeg-10 dimethicone~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeDisodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Cellulose gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumLaminaria digitata extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractAdenosine~0.1–0.45%
- 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 AdenosineCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilMelaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
More about Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetateLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Cymbopogon flexuosus oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.05–0.15%
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 LimonenePelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Methylsilanol/silicate crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Ci 77163, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium citrate, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Disodium edta, Cellulose gum, Laminaria digitata extract, Adenosine, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Linalool, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil, Citral, Limonene, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
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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.
| SkinCeuticalsMetacell Renewal B3 CreamYOUR PRODUCT | VichyLiftactiv Collagen Specialist Peptide & Vitamin C Firming Moisturiser | so.koGlow Cream | BIOTHERMBLUE THERAPY ACCELERATED DAY CREAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 94% | 93% |
| Price | $120.00 | $35.00−$85.00 | — | $63.85−$56.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Panthenol | Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"SkinCeuticals - Metacell Renewal B3 Cream" is effective for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.20% - 0.75%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (glycerin 15.00% (declared)). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 120.00$ up to 130.00$ in the United States and from 94.99£ up to 126.00£ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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