Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Restore a youthful appearance with Thalgo Silicium Cream, an anti-ageing moisturiser that combats visible wrinkles and sagging.”
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Restore a youthful appearance with Thalgo Silicium Cream, an anti-ageing moisturiser that combats visible wrinkles and sagging.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 4 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%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens 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 oilPentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateGlyceryl stearate~1.8–2.3%
- 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 stearateCocoglycerides~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
More about CocoglyceridesDicaprylyl carbonate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateButyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.4%
- 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 butterPentaerythrityl distearate~0.9–1.1%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlteromonas ferment filtrate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Meristotheca dakarensis extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jania rubens extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHyaluronic acid~0.4–0.6%
- 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~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacrylate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 copolymerPolyacrylate-13~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSqualane~0.3–0.55%
- 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 SqualanePolyisobutene~0.25–0.5%
Sucrose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.45%
Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.5%
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinSorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateDehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.4%
Polysorbate 20~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.2–0.35%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-38Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.15%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Glyceryl stearate, Cocoglycerides, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Alteromonas ferment filtrate, Meristotheca dakarensis extract, Jania rubens extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hyaluronic acid, Silanetriol, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Xanthan gum, Squalane, Polyisobutene, Sucrose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic acid, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Sorbitan isostearate, Dehydroacetic acid, Polysorbate 20, Citric acid, Sorbic acid, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Caprylyl glycol, Benzyl salicylate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| ThalgoSilicium CreamYOUR PRODUCT | 3LABAnti-Aging Cream | M-61Hydraboost Cream | REVOLUTION SKINCAREPro Miracle Water Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | $64.40 | $549.41+$485.01 | $86.00+$21.60 | $13.88−$50.52 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Urea | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Thalgo - Silicium Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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, sodium hyaluronate, sucrose and butylene 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). Butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, squalane, caprylyl glycol and cocoglycerides 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
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.20% - 0.35%). 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.
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.
Price
The product retails from 60.20£ up to 1671.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 72.00$ up to 107.00$ in the United States and for 111.20A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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