skinChemists London Rose Quartz Mineral Night Moisturiser
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MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 16 moreWorks well
“Illuminate and hydrate your complexion with the skinChemists London Rose Quartz Mineral Night Moisturiser ; a quick-absorbing, skin-brightening formula that works around the clock to improve tone and texture.”
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, isomalt.
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: cocos nucifera oil, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside ~0.25–0.45% + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“Illuminate and hydrate your complexion with the skinChemists London Rose Quartz Mineral Night Moisturiser ; a quick-absorbing, skin-brightening formula that works around the clock to improve tone and texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingSide benefit · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 3 moreMay help
This product contains dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~3.5–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetearyl alcohol~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholStearic acid~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCocos nucifera oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilIsoceteth-20~1.6–1.9%
Rosa damascena flower oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilPolysorbate 20~1.1–1.4%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCarbomer~0.65–0.95%
- 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 CarbomerButyrospermum parkii seedcake extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilSubtilisin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderParfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGeraniol~0.3–0.6%
Limonene~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneButylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 glycolBenzyl salicylate~0.25–0.45%
Lecithin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAscorbyl glucoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosidePhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium lactate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Lactic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholRhododendron ferrugineum leaf cell culture extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateIsomalt~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilGardenia taitensis flower extract~0.25–0.4%
Hydrolyzed pearl~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Snail secretion filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
More about Snail secretion filtrateDipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetatePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Polylactic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation
More about Polylactic acidHexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Glucose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePumice~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.25%
Charcoal powder~0.2–0.35%
Ci 17200~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Isoceteth-20, Rosa damascena flower oil, Polysorbate 20, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Carbomer, Butyrospermum parkii seedcake extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Subtilisin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Parfum, Geraniol, Limonene, Butylene glycol, Benzyl salicylate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium lactate, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Disodium edta, Linalool, Lactic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Rhododendron ferrugineum leaf cell culture extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Isomalt, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Hydrolyzed pearl, Snail secretion filtrate, Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Polylactic acid, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Pumice, Dehydroacetic acid, Charcoal powder, Ci 17200
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 9 | 8 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | Bakuchiol |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "skinChemists - London Rose Quartz Mineral Night Moisturiser" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin, isomalt, snail secretion filtrate, sodium lactate and glucose) 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). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, cocos nucifera oil, cetearyl alcohol and stearic acid) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.25% - 0.45%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.25% - 0.45% and dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.20% - 0.40%). 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 quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 for 43.10$ in the United States and from 31.20£ up to 39.00£ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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