Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Skin&Lab Red Cream is formulated with stem cells from Damask Roses to moisturize the skin while providing anti-aging properties.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Contains many berry extracts to nourish the skin Niacinamide helps to brighten skin tone Strengthens skin barrier to prevent moisture loss”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Contains many berry extracts to nourish the skin Niacinamide helps to brighten skin tone Strengthens skin barrier to prevent moisture loss”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 8 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (camellia japonica flower extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosa rugosa flower extract, Rosa hybrid flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dipropylene glycol~6.8–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolEthylhexyl stearate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateNiacinamide~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCyclopentasiloxane~1.7–2.1%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneBiosaccharide gum-4~1.5–1.8%
Sodium polyacrylate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansPunica granatum fruit extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractRubus chamaemorus fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycium chinense fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractLepidium sativum sprout extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa rugosa flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Paeonia albiflora flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tulipa darwin flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia japonica flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractRosa hybrid flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polyglutamic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidBeta-glucan~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLithospermum erythrorhizon root oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bis-stearyl peg/ppg-8/6 smdi/peg-400 copolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinBetaine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePanthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolRosa damascena callus culture extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateHydrogenated polydecene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneTrideceth-10~0.3–0.55%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBoswellia serrata resin extract~0.2–0.35%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAdenosine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineRose flower oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Flower oil that is used as a fragrance
More about Rose flower oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl stearate, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Biosaccharide gum-4, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Punica granatum fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Rosa rugosa flower extract, Paeonia albiflora flower extract, Tulipa darwin flower extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Rosa hybrid flower extract, Polyglutamic acid, Beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root oil, Bis-stearyl peg/ppg-8/6 smdi/peg-400 copolymer, Allantoin, Betaine, Panthenol, Rosa damascena callus culture extract, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Trideceth-10, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Boswellia serrata resin extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Rose flower oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum
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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.
| SkinLabDr. Color Effect Red CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MediFlowerARONYX D-Panthenol Cica Repair Eye Cream | SNPPeptaronic Cream | SUNDOReal Moisturizing Light Cream | |
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| Match | — | 82% | 81% | 81% |
| Price | $44.68 | $7.90−$36.78 | $12.00−$32.68 | $17.60−$27.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 14 | 6 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Hexapeptide-11 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"SkinLab - Dr. Color Effect Red Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Betaine, glycerin, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, polyglutamic acid and sodium hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (cyclopentasiloxane, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexyl stearate and hydrogenated polydecene) 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 love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 2.00% - 2.40%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.30%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
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 33.80A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
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