SkinCeuticals Skin Firming Cream Anti aging face lotion
Works for
MoisturizingC12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 5 moreWorks
“Skin Firming Cream Anti aging face lotion”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
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).
Anti-agingDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Centella asiatica extractNot delivered
“Skin Firming Cream Anti aging face lotion”
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 - dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Santalum album extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~6.3–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateEthoxydiglycol~4.2–5.1%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.3–4.1%
- 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 triglycerideHordeum distichon extract~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hordeum vulgare extract~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractPhellodendron amurense bark extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractEctoin~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinSantalum album extract~1.1–1.4%
Cetyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- 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 alcoholDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineTocopheryl acetate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSolanum lycopersicum fruit/leaf/stem extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hordeum vulgare extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractCentella asiatica extract~0.45–0.7%
- 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 extractPolyacrylamide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideC13-14 isoparaffin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinTriethanolamine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Laureth-7~0.2–0.35%
Juniperus communis fruit oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Isobutylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Butylparaben~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethoxydiglycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hordeum distichon extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Ectoin, Santalum album extract, Cetyl alcohol, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Tocopheryl acetate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Solanum lycopersicum fruit/leaf/stem extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Centella asiatica extract, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Disodium edta, Laureth-7, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben
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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.
| SkinCeuticalsSkin Firming Cream Anti aging face lotionYOUR PRODUCT | SKN TO SKNSLEEP CHEAT NIGHT CREAM | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Cream Ultimate Repair Moisturiser | Skin FunctionalRegenerative Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $39.68 | $22.66 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Betaine | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Celiac Disease & Skin Care Productsbadgut.org
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- 3Phellodendron amurense Bark Extractncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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