
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“Silk proteins provide a great deal of moisture and form a protective film.”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
“This gives the skin a more youthful appearance and visibly smooths and clears the complexion.”
This product contains serine. 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.


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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 GlycerinUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolA 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 triglycerideAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateHelps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearateA plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own
More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oilThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilA 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 butter extractSoftens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilA 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 acetateAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePure 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 TocopherolA berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Schisandra chinensis fruit extractA 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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateNaturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolUsed to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Ectoin, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Arginine, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Squalane, Hordeum vulgare cera, Spent grain wax, Tocopherol, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sericin, Sodium lactate, Sorbitol, Isopropyl myristate, Urea, Serine, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Sodium polyphosphate, Linalool, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Carbomer, Sodium chloride, Sodium citrate, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Allantoin, Parfum
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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.
| Susanne KaufmannDay Cream Line AYOUR PRODUCT | The Grey MenCOMFORT+ FACE CREAM | endota spaBlue Light Defence Hydro Cream | ManufakturaAnti-Pollution Day Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | $219.46 | $100.00−$119.46 | $134.85−$84.61 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 | 6 of 15 | 9 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"Susanne Kaufmann - Day Cream Line A" 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. Urea, arginine, glycerin, sodium lactate and sorbitol 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). Isopropyl myristate, limnanthes alba seed oil, arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter extract and caprylic/capric triglyceride 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.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: agran oil, jojoba oil, vitamin e, lactic acid and allantoinThis 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.
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