StriVectin Crepe Control Brightening Firming Hand Cream
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 16 moreStrong evidence
“leave skin comfortably moisturized”
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 lactate.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 3 moreModerate evidence
“smooth wrinkles and visibly firm delicate, thin, overexposed skin”
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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.
Evens skin toneHexylresorcinol, TetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneLimited evidence
“improve the appearance of skin tone evenness, dark spots”
This product contains ingredients (hexylresorcinol, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Hexylresorcinol, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane + 4 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (hexylresorcinol, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane) 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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Copaifera officinalis resin, Limonene + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterGlycerin~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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.3–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateMyristyl nicotinate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethicone~1.3–1.6%
- 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-40 stearate~0.95–1.15%
Bis-stearyl dimethicone~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.6–0.9%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Plantago lanceolata leaf extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Plantago lanceolata leaf extractPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.5–0.75%
- 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 Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Simmondsia chinensis seed extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed extractHexylresorcinol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about HexylresorcinolCorylus avellana leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxRhus verniciflua peel wax~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An anti-oxidant derived from curcumin (naturally present in tumeric). Is a part of the tetrahydrocurcuminoids complex (THC). The complex might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin and possibly help even out the skin tone. Can be irritating
More about TetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneCopaifera officinalis resin~0.3–0.5%
Bacillus/sea salt ferment filtrate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilHydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateCeteareth-20~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Stearyl stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosidePolysilicone-11~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.4%
Polyisobutene~0.25–0.45%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 glycolSorbitan oleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleatePentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolLevulinic acid~0.2–0.35%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPolysorbate 20~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAminomethyl propanol~0.2–0.4%
Carbomer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium lactate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Citral~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.15%
Amyl cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Myristyl nicotinate, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Peg-40 stearate, Bis-stearyl dimethicone, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Hexylresorcinol, Corylus avellana leaf extract, Copernicia cerifera wax, Rhus verniciflua peel wax, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Copaifera officinalis resin, Bacillus/sea salt ferment filtrate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ceteareth-20, Stearyl stearate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Polysilicone-11, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Polyisobutene, Butylene glycol, Sorbitan oleate, Pentylene glycol, Levulinic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Aminomethyl propanol, Carbomer, Sodium lactate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Amyl cinnamal
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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.
| StriVectinCrepe Control Brightening Firming Hand CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NécessaireThe Hand Cream - With Peptide | Elizabeth GrantWonder Effect Advanced Retinol Day Cream | EpicurenPeptide Rich Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | $23.58 | $27.00+$3.42 | $52.00+$28.42 | $7.26−$16.32 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 14 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Retinol | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Skin lightening effect of tetrahydrocurcuminomicsonline.org
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