Super Facialist Hexapeptide 9 Anti-Ageing Night Cream
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“Deeply hydrates skin”
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 pca.
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, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-9
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate evidence
“Harnessing a cutting edge collagen peptide that features skin barrier-strengthening Reforcyl®, and vitamin-C rich kakadu plum, the cream helps to plump, smooth, brighten, and hydrate your skin, along with improving the appearance of deeper lines and wrinkles overnight.”
This product contains hexapeptide-9. 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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Harnessing a cutting edge collagen peptide that features skin barrier-strengthening Reforcyl®, and vitamin-C rich kakadu plum, the cream helps to plump, smooth, brighten, and hydrate your skin, along with improving the appearance of deeper lines and wrinkles overnight.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.9–4.4%
- 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 alcoholCetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.1–3.2%
- 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 triglyceridePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedDimethicone~1.5–2.2%
- 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 DimethiconeHexapeptide-9~1.2–1.9%
- 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 Hexapeptide-9Polyacrylate-13~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
- 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 glycolCetearyl glucoside~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.75%
- 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 acetatePolyisobutene~0.3–0.75%
Sodium pca~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCamelina sativa seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.6%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.5%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateMyrothamnus flabellifolia leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Decyl glucoside~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlutamine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Alcohol denat.~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractLimonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Coumarin~0.05–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Dimethicone, Hexapeptide-9, Polyacrylate-13, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl glucoside, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyisobutene, Sodium pca, Camelina sativa seed oil, Benzoic acid, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 20, Dehydroacetic acid, Sorbitan isostearate, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf extract, Sodium hydroxide, Decyl glucoside, Glutamine, Phenethyl alcohol, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Alcohol denat., Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Limonene, Citric acid, Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract, Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract, Citronellol, Coumarin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| Super FacialistHexapeptide 9 Anti-Ageing Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Saturday SkinMulti Peptide Repair Treatment Cream | FaceGymSupreme Restructure Cream | VT CosmeticsCica Collagen Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | $26.79 | $39.00+$12.21 | $120.00+$93.21 | $25.36−$1.43 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Sh-Polypeptide-45 | Niacinamide | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Super Facialist - Hexapeptide 9 Anti-Ageing Night Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. 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. Hexapeptide-9, glycerin, sodium pca and butylene glycol 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). Emollients in this formulation (caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil and cetearyl ethylhexanoate) 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (hexapeptide-9 1.20% - 1.90%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 from 16.66£ up to 25.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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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
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