Thalgo Body Défi Fermeté High Performance Firming Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCaprooyl phytosphingosine, Beeswax + 13 moreStrong evidence
“Thalgo, Body The High Performance Firming Cream reaches deep into the skin, supplying hydration at even the deepest layers of the skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: caprooyl phytosphingosine
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butterLimited evidence
“With continued use, the cream reveals skin that is visibly more toned, smooth and firm. Expect youthful results.”
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 - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isodecyl neopentanoate~5.5–6.7%
- 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 neopentanoateButylene glycol~4–4.9%
- 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 glycolMethylsilanol mannuronate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- 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 alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~2–2.5%
- 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 butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2.1%
- 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 triglycerideMethylsilanol hydroxyproline aspartate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid. There is not strong evidence of a particular beneficial effect for skin in topical applications, beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Methylsilanol hydroxyproline aspartateCera alba~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCyclopentasiloxane~0.7–1.05%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSqualane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 SqualaneCyclohexasiloxane~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneAcrylamide/ammonium acrylate copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to improve product texture
More about Acrylamide/ammonium acrylate copolymerCetearyl glucoside~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucoside1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.6%
Caprooyl phytosphingosine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A component of ceramides. 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 Caprooyl phytosphingosinePlankton extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPolyisobutene~0.2–0.4%
Polysorbate 20~0.2–0.4%
Polysorbate 60~0.2–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTropolone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Arginine ferulate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Butylene glycol, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Methylsilanol hydroxyproline aspartate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Squalane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Acrylamide/ammonium acrylate copolymer, Cetearyl glucoside, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprooyl phytosphingosine, Plankton extract, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Tropolone, Salicylic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Arginine ferulate
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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.
| ThalgoBody Défi Fermeté High Performance Firming CreamYOUR PRODUCT | AvèneCicalfate Cream | SVRXERIAL 30 Body Cream | Vita LiberataFabulous Self Tanning Gradual Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 77% | 76% | 68% |
| Price | $76.88 | $16.80−$60.08 | $23.45−$53.43 | $10.02−$66.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Thalgo - Body Défi Fermeté High Performance Firming Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (caprooyl phytosphingosine, beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride and cera alba) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (caprooyl phytosphingosine 0.35% - 0.60%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 43.60£ up to 455.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 211.78CA$ in Canada, for 183.65A$ in Australia and for 78.00$ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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