SkinCeuticals Neck, Chest & Hand Repair

SkinCeuticals Neck, Chest & Hand Repair

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

2 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Evens skin tone
Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, Salicylic acid
Strong evidence
What the product description says
“Key Benefits Brightens age spots and redensifies skin to minimize crepiness.”
Source: Bluemercury

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid

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.

Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acidKey activeEffect: HighHelps reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone~0.3–0.55%
Salicylic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.25–0.5%
Moisturizing
Sodium hyaluronate, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 9 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Discoloration, Aging FEATURES.”
Source: Skinceuticals

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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%
Limnanthes alba seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~1.6–1.9%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.9–1.1%
DimethiconolKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.2–0.4%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–4.8%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.25–0.45%
Cyclohexasiloxane· EmollientEffect: LowA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels~6.3–7.7%
Polysilicone-11Effect: LowA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel~1.1–1.4%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~2.3–2.8%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.25–0.45%
Cucumis sativus fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect~0.15–0.3%
Anti-aging
Magnesium aluminum silicate, Limnanthes alba seed oil
Limited evidence
What the product description says
“Powerful skin brightening agents in this restoration treatment fade accumulated damage and age spots, while targeted actives support collagen levels to improve the look of crepiness.”
Source: Bluemercury

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 - magnesium aluminum silicate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Magnesium aluminum silicateEffect: LowMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation~0.15–0.3%
Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~1.6–1.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~1.9–2.3%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.25–0.5%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.15–0.25%est.
SclareolideDerived from clary sage. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Rose flower oilFlower oil that is used as a fragranceHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Jasminum officinale extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acidHelps reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin toneMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cyclohexasiloxane~6.3–7.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

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Glycerin~3.9–4.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium tetrahydrojasmonate~3.2–3.9%
Formula
Butylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Alcohol denat.~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~1.6–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Meadowfoam seed oil
Not recognized
Dipropylene glycol~1.3–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Polysilicone-11~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

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Dimethicone~0.9–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polymethyl methacrylate~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections

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Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid~0.3–0.55%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin tone

Helps reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone

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Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Potassium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Salicylic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

More about Salicylic acid
Inulin lauryl carbamate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.45%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Dimethiconol~0.2–0.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Dimethiconol
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Vigna aconitifolia
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Vigna aconitifolia seed extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Argilla~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Argilla
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-aging

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

More about Lavandula hybrida oil
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

More about Cucumis sativus fruit extract
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Curcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

More about Curcuma longa root extract
Rosa damascena extract~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Curcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

More about Curcuma longa root extract
Sclareolide~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Derived from clary sage. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Sclareolide
Rose flower oil~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Flower oil that is used as a fragrance

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Jasminum officinale extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

More about Jasminum officinale extract
Citric acid~0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Sodium tetrahydrojasmonate, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Limnanthes alba seed oil, Unknown, Dipropylene glycol, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium hydroxide, Salicylic acid, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Argilla, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Disodium edta, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Curcuma longa root extract, Rosa damascena extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Sclareolide, Rose flower oil, Jasminum officinale extract, Citric acid

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