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Sonya Dakar Organic Omega Intense Sculpting and Firming Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Hydrolyzed yeast extract 1.2% - 1.4%Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.55% - 0.8%

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Product summary

"Sonya Dakar - Organic Omega Intense Sculpting and Firming 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. Alanine, glycerin, hydrolyzed yeast extract, sodium hyaluronate and leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract 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). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane and c13-14 isoparaffin 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 moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.15% - 0.25% and palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.20% - 0.35%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, 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 peptides in skincare are helpful. They 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

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive 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.

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The product retails for 59.50£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Enriched with a cocktail of powerful actives, this diminishes depth of fine lines and wrinkles, and re-defines facial contours to help counteract sagging (its ideal for jowls), so your skin becomes smooth, strong and supple.

Source: Cultbeauty

This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, serine. These ingredients 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.

palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

serine 0.3% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Organic Omega Intense Sculpting and Firming Cream

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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: alanine, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

hydrolyzed yeast extract 1.2% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

hydrolyzed yeast extract 1.2% - 1.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.7% - 2.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

peg-150 distearate 0.5% - 0.7%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

linum usitatissimum seed oil 4.3% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

propanediol 4% - 4.9%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Propanediol, Bentonite, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Titanium dioxide, Alumina, Polyglucuronic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Polysorbate 20, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Peg-150 distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Lecithin, Avena sativa kernel extract, Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract, Polyacrylamide, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-75 stearate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Alanine, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Proline, Serine, Ceteth-20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Steareth-20, Laureth-7, Carbomer, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phosphate, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +10 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more Other: oligopeptide-1 retinyl palmitate +8 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl oligopeptide +5 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +20 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: urea linoleic acid +15 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: dipeptide-2 pentapeptide-18 +13 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +25 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +2 more Other: myristyl myristate	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl oligopeptide +5 more Other: lanolin cholesterol +10 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +2 more Other: tripeptide-1 tripeptide-10 citrulline +2 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside dimethicone +6 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +2 more Other: retinyl palmitate tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +10 more
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Potential Irritants	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? laureth-7 Has skin benefit? +10 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	limonene Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +7 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? silybum marianum seed oil Has skin benefit? +16 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? linum usitatissimum seed oil Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +50 more	collagen Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +36 more

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Sonya Dakar Organic Omega Intense Sculpting and Firming Cream

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