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StriVectin Tighten & Lift Contour Restore Tightening & Sculpting Face Cream
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
It improves skin firmness, volume, and plumpness whilst also fighting against sagging.
adenosine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester
0.6% -
0.95%
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
beta-glucan
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Glycolipids plump up and hydrate the skin.
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
sodium hyaluronate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
ornithine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
adenosine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
beta-glucan
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
commiphora mukul resin extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
beta-glucan
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester
0.6% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Potential irritants
thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
commiphora mukul resin extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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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All ingredients
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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Ingredient list view
Water, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycol distearate, Palmitic acid, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Undecane, Cetearyl alcohol, Myristyl nicotinate, Cetyl alcohol, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Beta-glucan, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Commiphora mukul resin extract, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Ornithine, Phospholipids, Glycolipids, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium hyaluronate, Sucrose palmitate, Adenosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin panthenol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Levulinic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Butylene glycol, Tridecane, Propanediol, Isostearyl isostearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl linoleate, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl stearate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sorbitan laurate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Citric acid, P-anisic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Citral
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