skinChemists London Wrinkle Killer Night Moisturiser
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingDipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Cocos nucifera oil + 8 moreStrong evidence
“London Wrinkle Killer Night Moisturiser”
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, xylitylglucoside.
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, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate
Anti-agingDipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetateModerate evidence
“Fortified with Syn-Ake, an award-winning ingredient that mimics the effects of a peptide found in temple viper venom, the moisturiser intensely hydrates whilst reducing the appearance of expression lines and deep wrinkles.”
This product contains dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate. 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Parfum + 3 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
- 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~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.2%
- 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~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCocos nucifera oil~1.7–2.5%
- 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-20~1.4–2.1%
Cyclopentasiloxane~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGardenia taitensis flower extract~1–1.5%
Xylitol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolXylitylglucoside~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate~0.35–0.85%
- 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 diacetatePhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCarbomer~0.15–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerDimethicone~0.2–0.75%
- 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Parfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolysilicone-11~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Polysilicone-11Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Isoceteth-20, Cyclopentasiloxane, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Dehydroacetic acid, Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Parfum, Polysilicone-11, Benzyl salicylate, Cinnamal, Limonene
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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.
| skinChemistsLondon Wrinkle Killer Night MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | CULT51Day Cream | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICAgecure Intensive New Age Cream | CliniqueSmart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Rich Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | $26.08 | $42.71+$16.63 | — | $63.78+$37.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Niacinamide | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "skinChemists - London Wrinkle Killer Night Moisturiser" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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 and xylitylglucoside) 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 (cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.35% - 0.85%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
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 from 27.00$ up to 39.00$ in the United States, from 19.50£ up to 39.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 34.20CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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