"Swiss Clinic - 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, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed yeast extract and snail secretion filtrate) 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 (glycine soja oil, cera alba, cetearyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane and ethylhexyl palmitate) 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

This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.20% - 0.40% and sh-oligopeptide-1 0.10% - 0.15%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lecithin, gluconolactone and butyrospermum parkii butter

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.

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The product retails for 64.00$ in the United States, from 44.80£ up to 64.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 78.40CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The formula includes biomimetic peptides to target ageing skin alongside 8 different forms of Hyaluronic Acid that penetrate skin to improve firmness, boost hydration and brightness.

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This product contains adenosine phosphate, centella asiatica leaf extract, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-2. These ingredients 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.

adenosine phosphate 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin

palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.2% - 0.4%

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

sh-oligopeptide-1 0.1% - 0.15%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Night Cream

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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, hyaluronic acid.

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: cera alba, glycine soja oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5, sh-oligopeptide-1

palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.25% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

hyaluronic acid 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

This rich and easily absorbed night cream is formulated with vegetal ingredients and bio-technological oils to regenerate, protect and penetrate skin to even out skin tone, reduce fine lines and improve firmness with a lifting effect.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

hydrolyzed yeast extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties

gluconolactone 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

gluconolactone 0.4% - 0.6%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.3% - 0.5%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

propylene glycol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2% - 2.4%

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

ethylhexyl palmitate 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cetearyl ethylhexanoate 4.8% - 5.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

glycerin 4% - 4.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Steareth-2, Cera alba, Cetearyl alcohol, Steareth-21, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic acid, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Palmitic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Gluconolactone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Snail secretion filtrate, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Propylene glycol, Disodium edta, Apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 dipalmitate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Sunflower seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Ethylhexyl stearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Dicetyl phosphate, Sorbitan palmitate, Saccharum officinarum extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Punica granatum seed extract, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Sorbitan oleate, Pentylene glycol, Lecithin, Adenosine phosphate, Guanosine, Uracil, Kaempferol, Caprylyl glycol, Calcium gluconate, Manilkara multinervis leaf extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Maltodextrin, Sodium isostearate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Magnolol, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Honokiol, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Cupressus sempervirens cone extract, Ulva lactuca extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Hyaluronic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Butylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Glycine soja oil, Sodium oleate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hexylene glycol, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Sh-polypeptide-2

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Key ingredients	gluconolactone palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +17 more	Common: gluconolactone palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +4 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide np +16 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 sh-oligopeptide-1 +2 more Other: biotinoyl tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +25 more	Common: gluconolactone palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +7 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl octapeptide-3 +74 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 sh-oligopeptide-1 +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 dipeptide-2 +22 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 glycerin +7 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester copper tripeptide-1 +25 more	Common: sh-oligopeptide-1 glycerin +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +18 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +3 more Other: copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate niacinamide +15 more	Common: sh-oligopeptide-1 cyclopentasiloxane +4 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +13 more	Common: gluconolactone cera alba +3 more Other: anhydroxylitol urea +11 more	Common: cera alba glycerin +3 more Other: ceramide 3 urea +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-4 oleate Has skin benefit? +8 more	cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? illicium verum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? pyridoxine Has skin benefit? +34 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid/glycerin crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +67 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +219 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +82 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more

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