Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks well
“Moisturizes every corner of the stratum corneum, which tends to become dry and hard, and makes the eyes, mouth, and cheeks, where dry fine wrinkles are noticeable, firm and elastic.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8May help
“Makes fine wrinkles due to drying inconspicuous.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.7–8.6%
- 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~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~2.8–4.3%
- 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 DimethiconePeg-32~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Dipropylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 AlcoholGlyceryl behenate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateAmidinoproline~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.35–0.8%
- 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 Acetyl hexapeptide-8Aesculus turbinata seed extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sargassum fulvellum extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A brown algae (sea weed) extract. It might be able to help neutralize free radicals and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Sargassum fulvellum extractPolianthes tuberosa polysaccharide~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Thujopsis dolabrata branch extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractArginine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineStearoyl glutamic acid~0.2–0.75%
Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCetyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholMethylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Peg-32, Dipropylene glycol, Cetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide, Alcohol, Glyceryl behenate, Amidinoproline, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Unknown, Zingiber officinale root extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Aesculus turbinata seed extract, Sargassum fulvellum extract, Polianthes tuberosa polysaccharide, Thujopsis dolabrata branch extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Arginine, Stearoyl glutamic acid, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Potassium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Cetyl alcohol, Methylparaben, 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.
| SofinaLifting Moisture EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderRevitalising Supreme+ Optimising Treatment Lotion | MEDI-PEELAll In One Peptide 9 Volume Essence | TONYMOLYBio EX Homme Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | $65.50 | $71.91+$6.41 | $26.28−$39.22 | $26.20−$39.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Glucosamine | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Sofina - Lifting Moisture Essence" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.35% - 0.80%). 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 theynare 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.
- Humectants (arginine 0.20% - 0.75%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.35% - 0.80% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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