SkinCeuticals Prevent Phloretin CF Gel
Works for
Anti-agingPhloretin, Ferulic acid + 1 moreMay help
“This complex rich in antioxidant helps to , fight against signs of aging, , protect against UVA and UVB, , reduce hyperpigmentation and to replump the skin.”
This product contains ferulic acid, phloretin. These ingredients 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.
MoisturizingUndecane, Dimethicone + 3 moreWorks
“This complex rich in antioxidant helps to , fight against signs of aging, , protect against UVA and UVB, , reduce hyperpigmentation and to replump the skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin tonePhloretin, Ferulic acid + 1 moreMay help
“This complex rich in antioxidant helps to , fight against signs of aging, , protect against UVA and UVB, , reduce hyperpigmentation and to replump the skin.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ferulic acid, phloretin.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Phloretin, Ferulic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic acid, phloretin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.Medium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dipropylene glycol~6.5–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButylene glycol~3.3–5%
- 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 glycolAlcohol denat.~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ascorbic acid~2.2–3.4%
- 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 acidUndecane~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneBis-hydroxyethoxypropyl dimethicone~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~1.3–2%
- 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 DimethiconeCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideTridecane~0.55–1.3%
Phloretin~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A potent antioxidant that is able to penetrate the skin barrier. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin, fight photodamage and reduce hyperpigmentation. It is, however, unstable and loses effectiveness when exposed to light. Effective products with phloretin must come in air-tight opaque packaging and use a sophisticated delivery technology
More about PhloretinLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeDimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.2–0.8%
Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymerFerulic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Ascorbic acid, Undecane, Bis-hydroxyethoxypropyl dimethicone, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tridecane, Phloretin, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer, Ferulic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta
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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.
| SkinCeuticalsPrevent Phloretin CF GelYOUR PRODUCT | Geek GorgeousC-Glow | Paula's choiceC15 Brightening Super Booster | DermaceuticTri Vita C30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 85% | 84% |
| Price | — | $13.81 | $59.00 | $87.94 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin E | Bisabolol | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SkinCeuticals - Prevent Phloretin CF Gel" could be helpful for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (2.20% - 3.40%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Price
The product retails for 137.45£ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Dermatological applications of the flavonoid phloretinsciencedirect.com
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