Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Fortified with the brand’s patented Marine Replenishment Complex made from Algae extracts, the cream performs firming, tightening and lifting action, promoting elasticity and plumping skin with vital moisture to lessen the look of wrinkles and lines, whilst a plant trio revives radiance.”
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, leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract.
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: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Drawing on the riches of the ocean to develop exceptional skincare products, experts in marine skincare and spa therapies Thalgo presents the Redensifying Cream ; a fine and velvety anti-ageing moisturiser that restores a luminous complexion and fills the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to reveal a smooth, youthful looking visage.”
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.These ingredients - magnesium palmitoyl glutamate, palmitoyl proline - 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Helichrysum stoechas extract + 1 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%
Propylheptyl caprylate~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateButylene glycol~3.8–4.7%
- 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 glycolDiisopropyl dimer dilinoleate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.4%
- 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 triglycerideTriceteareth-4 phosphate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Triceteareth-4 phosphateCetyl palmitate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitatePentaerythrityl distearate~1.2–1.4%
Triethylhexanoin~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.7–1.05%
- 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 copolymerAlcohol denat.~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Cera alba~0.65–1%
- 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~0.55–0.85%
- 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 BeeswaxAscophyllum nodosum extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Ascophyllum nodosum extractHalopteris scoparia extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extractHelichrysum stoechas extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Contains an essential oil that can irritate the skin
More about Helichrysum stoechas extractCeratonia siliqua fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ceratonia siliqua fruit extractGlycerin~0.35–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinPanthenol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPalmitoyl proline~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract watet to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-aging properties
More about Palmitoyl prolineParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyacrylate-13~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractSodium gluconate~0.25–0.45%
Magnesium palmitoyl glutamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful against lines and wrinkles, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Magnesium palmitoyl glutamateSodium palmitoyl sarcosinate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium palmitoyl sarcosinatePolyisobutene~0.3–0.55%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolGlycine soja oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.3%
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumT-butyl alcohol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Propylheptyl caprylate, Butylene glycol, Diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triceteareth-4 phosphate, Cetyl palmitate, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Triethylhexanoin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Alcohol denat., Cera alba, Beeswax, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Halopteris scoparia extract, Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract, Helichrysum stoechas extract, Ceratonia siliqua fruit extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Palmitoyl proline, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate-13, Chlorphenesin, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Sodium gluconate, Magnesium palmitoyl glutamate, Sodium palmitoyl sarcosinate, Polyisobutene, Sorbitan isostearate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, T-butyl alcohol
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Product summary
"Thalgo - Redensifying Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract, 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). Glycine soja oil, beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cera alba and cetyl palmitate 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.
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 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 for 15.00A$ in Australia, from 87.50$ up to 144.00$ in the United States and from 87.50£ up to 92.00£ 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Helichrysum italicum: from traditional use to scientific datancbi.nlm.nih.gov
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