Skinstitut Moisture Defense Normal Skin
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingDipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Squalane + 10 moreStrong evidence
“Lightweight, non-pore clogging moisturiser for normal skin to hydrate, smooth and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.”
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:
cyclomethicone, glycerin.
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: squalane, cyclomethicone.
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
“Lightweight, non-pore clogging moisturiser for normal skin to hydrate, smooth and reduce the appearance of 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ethoxydiglycol~5.6–8.5%
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesCyclomethicone~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeButylene glycol~2.1–3.2%
- 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 glycolTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract2-hydroxyethyl acrylate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and uniform layer on the skin (when used in sunscreens, for example)
More about 2-hydroxyethyl acrylateTrehalose~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseAlcohol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholBackhousia anisata leaf extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateDimethicone crosspolymer~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerTasmannia lanceolata leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.3–0.75%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%
- 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 acetateHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractSqualane~0.3–0.75%
- 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 SqualaneMoringa pterygosperma seed extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Moringa pterygosperma seed extractEpilobium angustifolium leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 60~0.15–0.55%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlycerin~0.1–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinDipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate~0.1–0.4%
- 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 diacetateCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTetrahydropiperine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Cyclomethicone, Butylene glycol, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, Trehalose, Alcohol, Backhousia anisata leaf extract, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Tasmannia lanceolata leaf extract, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Tocopheryl acetate, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Unknown, Squalane, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Epilobium angustifolium leaf extract, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Caprylyl glycol, Tetrahydropiperine, Cucumis sativus extract, Sorbic acid
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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.
| SkinstitutMoisture Defense Normal SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothPEPTIDE 21 WRINKLE RESIST MOISTURISER - Day care | HydroPeptidePower Lift Moisturizer | mirenesseFast Fix Restox Express Wrinkle Relaxer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 51% | 50% |
| Price | — | — | $114.00 | $37.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Pentapeptide-18 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Skinstitut - Moisture Defense Normal Skin" 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. Cyclomethicone, glycerin, trehalose, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol 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). Cyclomethicone, squalane, hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables 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 (dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.20% - 0.35%). 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 34.30A$ up to 68.60A$ in Australia.
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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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- 3Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological reviewsciencedirect.com
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