Works for
Anti-agingNicotiana sylvestris leaf cell cultureNot delivered
“The Arctic Elixir is a treatment formulated with a peptide derived from plant stem cells that combats stress-induced signs of aging in as little as three weeks.”
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 - nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“A wakeup call for skin that’s exhausted by stress, this peptide and plant stem cell packed serum protects against stress and its devastating effects – from accelerated aging, to lack of radiance and uneven tone and texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane + 8 moreWorks
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, glycosphingolipids.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Thymus vulgaris extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.7–8.2%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinAngelica archangelica root water~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneRubus idaeus leaf cell culture~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides~1.6–2%
Fusel wheat bran/straw glycosides~1.3–1.6%
Hordeum vulgare extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractRubus chamaemorus seed oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
More about Rubus chamaemorus seed oilOxycoccus palustris seed oil~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Buddleja davidii extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilNicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Has been claimed to have an ability to protect collagen and stimulate its production in skin but further research is lacking so far
More about Nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell cultureGlycosphingolipids~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsPerfluorodecalin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPeg-75 shea butter glycerides~0.25–0.5%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamatePolyglyceryl-5 oleate~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTrehalose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseAlcohol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 AlcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Benzoic acid~0.15–0.3%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
Polyaminopropyl biguanide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it
More about Polyaminopropyl biguanideLac~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees
More about LacWater~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Angelica archangelica root water, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Rubus idaeus leaf cell culture, Caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides, Fusel wheat bran/straw glycosides, Hordeum vulgare extract, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Oxycoccus palustris seed oil, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture, Glycosphingolipids, Perfluorodecalin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Peg-75 shea butter glycerides, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Polyglyceryl-5 oleate, Xanthan gum, Trehalose, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium hydroxide, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Lac, Water
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| Match | — | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $50.00 | $30.90−$19.10 | $11.90−$38.10 | $15.84−$34.16 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Celiac Disease & Skin Care Productsbadgut.org
- 3
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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