Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCeramide 3, Dimethicone + 12 moreStrong evidence
“Omega 3 & Amalaki Night Cream”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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: dimethicone, linolenic acid.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3
Anti-agingSodium ascorbyl phosphateLimited evidence
“Fades lines and wrinkles, while providing hydrations Brightens the skin and provides strong anti-oxidant protection Inhibits collagen breakdown and prevents/relieves age spots Particularly effective after micro-dermabrasion, chemical peels, and sun exposure Herbal Fact.”
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 - sodium ascorbyl phosphate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient sodium ascorbyl phosphate might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Fades lines and wrinkles, while providing hydrations Brightens the skin and provides strong anti-oxidant protection Inhibits collagen breakdown and prevents/relieves age spots Particularly effective after micro-dermabrasion, chemical peels, and sun exposure Herbal Fact.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Sodium ascorbyl phosphateModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Cymbopogon martini oil, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated vegetable oil~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilCetyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- 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 alcoholC12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCurcuma longa root extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractGlycol stearate~1.5–2.2%
Stearic acid~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetearyl ethylhexanoate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateDimethicone~0.9–1.35%
- 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 DimethiconeIsodecyl neopentanoate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoatePhyllanthus emblica extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~0.35–0.8%
- 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 CarbomerPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateTridecyl stearate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl stearateLinoleic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidLinolenic acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidNeopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tridecyl trimellitate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAminomethyl propanol~0.15–0.55%
Polymethyl methacrylate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylatePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateSodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilTetrasodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Ceramide 3~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Cholesteryl nonanoate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCholesteryl chloride~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesteryl isostearyl carbonate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isocetyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Propylene glycol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Cetyl alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Curcuma longa root extract, Glycol stearate, Stearic acid, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Phyllanthus emblica extract, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tridecyl stearate, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Tridecyl trimellitate, Caprylyl glycol, Aminomethyl propanol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium benzoate, Cymbopogon martini oil, Tetrasodium edta, Ceramide 3, Cholesteryl nonanoate, Parfum, Cholesteryl chloride, Cholesteryl isostearyl carbonate, Isocetyl alcohol, Propylene glycol
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| SundariOmega 3 & Amalaki Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | UltraceuticalsLIMITED EDITION SIZE Ultra Moisturiser Cream | PillowtalkDermMajor Fade Active Seal Moisturizer | It CosmeticsConfidence in a Cream Barrier Boost Skin Barrier Repair Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 69% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | — | — | — | $39.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Hexapeptide-2 | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Sundari - Omega 3 & Amalaki Night Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide 3, linolenic acid, dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide 3 0.10% - 0.50%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Another helpful ingredient in this moisturizer is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to reduce clogged pores.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the 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.
Price
The product retails for 66.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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