SkinCeuticals Redness Neutralizer
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Correct and balance skin with the Redness Neutraliser from world-renowned leader in advanced science-based skincare, SkinCeuticals; a lightweight redness reducing cream with a gel-like consistency that reinforces the skin’s barrier function.”
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-8, panthenol
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“SkinCeuticals' corrective products are formulated specifically to help correct the signs of ageing.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-8. 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: FarnesolMedium 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~45–55%
Squalane~6.6–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGlycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinIsopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinateUndecane~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneButyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTridecane~1.6–1.9%
Peg-100 stearate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateGlyceryl stearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-20 stearate~1–1.3%
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateBisabolol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololButylene glycol~0.6–0.85%
- 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 glycolCaffeine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCetyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholDextrin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinDisodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Eperua falcata bark extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Farnesol~0.25–0.45%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-8~0.25–0.5%
Panthenol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolTriethanolamine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineXanthan gum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumZinc gluconate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateIngredient list view
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Undecane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tridecane, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-20 stearate, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Bisabolol, Butylene glycol, Caffeine, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Cetyl alcohol, Dextrin, Disodium edta, Eperua falcata bark extract, Farnesol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-8, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Xanthan gum, Zinc gluconate
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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.
| SkinCeuticalsRedness NeutralizerYOUR PRODUCT | Augustinus BaderThe Rich Cream | Allies of SkinMOLECULAR BARRIER RECOVERY CREAM BALM | U BeautyThe Super Hydrator Sachet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 59% |
| Price | $70.00 | $91.22+$21.22 | $57.75−$12.25 | $10.00−$60.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Salicylic Acid | Lactobionic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "SkinCeuticals - Redness Neutralizer" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol and dextrin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Butyrospermum parkii butter, cetyl alcohol, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, undecane and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-8 0.10% - 0.45%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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 from 70.00$ up to 118.50$ in the United States, for 126.72A$ in Australia, from 73.99£ up to 85.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 86.00CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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