Super Facialist Hyaluronic Acid Firming Super Lift Day Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Hyaluronic Acid Firming Super Lift Day Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": calcium pca, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tetrapeptide-21
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“This radiance-enhancing cream seeks to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while helping to firm the skin.”
This product contains tetrapeptide-21. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 10 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~45–55%
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateCyclopentasiloxane~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneOctocrylene~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneC12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.4–2.9%
- 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 benzoateGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethanePolyacrylate-13~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Pentaerythrityl distearate~1.2–1.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.7–1.05%
- 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 butterPolyisobutene~0.6–0.9%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateLimonene~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePotassium sorbate~0.4–0.6%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilButylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 glycolBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Calcium pca~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Calcium pcaPolysorbate 20~0.3–0.55%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.35%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerLavandula hybrida oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilCitral~0.2–0.35%
Bht~0.2–0.35%
Canarium luzonicum gum nonvolatiles~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Methylpropanediol~0.2–0.35%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.3%
Saccharomyces/copper ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing
More about Saccharomyces/copper fermentFarnesol~0.15–0.25%
Tetrapeptide-21~0.15–0.3%
- 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 Tetrapeptide-21Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSilanetriol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octocrylene, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Polyacrylate-13, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyisobutene, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Limonene, Potassium sorbate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Butylene glycol, Benzoic acid, Calcium pca, Polysorbate 20, Dehydroacetic acid, Sorbitan isostearate, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Linalool, Citrus limon peel oil, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Lavandula hybrida oil, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Citral, Bht, Canarium luzonicum gum nonvolatiles, Geraniol, Methylpropanediol, Cananga odorata flower oil, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Farnesol, Tetrapeptide-21, Sodium benzoate, Hyaluronic acid, Silanetriol, Citric acid
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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 FacialistHyaluronic Acid Firming Super Lift Day CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Perricone MDTreatments Neuropeptide Night Cream | Dr. Zenovia SkincarePeptide and Ceramide Repairing Moisturiser | BeautycounterCountertime Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 53% |
| Price | $17.00 | $274.39+$257.39 | $79.00+$62.00 | $89.00+$72.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Dipeptide-2 | Bakuchiol | Bakuchiol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Super Facialist - Hyaluronic Acid Firming Super Lift Day Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Super Facialist - Hyaluronic Acid Firming Super Lift Day Cream ticks this box. Calcium pca, glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, hyaluronic acid and saccharomyces/copper ferment 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). C12-15 alkyl benzoate and cyclopentasiloxane 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (tetrapeptide-21 0.15% - 0.30%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, 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
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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 11.29£ up to 13.80£ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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