The Better Skin Co. Better Skin Mirakle Cream
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Peptides and hyaluronic acid help skin appear smoother, more youthful and radiant.”
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:
algae extract, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38, pisum sativum peptide
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Peptides and hyaluronic acid help skin appear smoother, more youthful and radiant.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38, pisum sativum peptide. 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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Reduces the appearance of visible signs of aging Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Increase in radiance and luminosity Assist in hydrating the skin Soothes dry skin May reduce the appearance of sun spots, age spots and dark spots Paraben-free, gluten-free and vegan”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Humulus lupulus extractMedium risk
Comedogenic7 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale7 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~3.6–5.3%
- 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 butterAloe barbadensis leaf extract~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractHumulus lupulus extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractAlgae extract~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractPisum sativum peptide~1.7–2.5%
Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterHippophae rhamnoides seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.6–1.4%
- 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 triglycerideCocos nucifera oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlycerin~0.35–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 alcoholCetyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholEthylhexyl palmitate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateElaeis guineensis oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.15–0.55%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Cellulose gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.3%
Glycerin~0.1–0.35%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinPalmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.1–0.35%
- 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-38Collagen~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenTin~0.1–0.35%
Panthenol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Algae extract, Pisum sativum peptide, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Elaeis guineensis oil, Microcrystalline cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose gum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Collagen, Tin, Unknown, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate
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| The Better Skin Co.Better Skin Mirakle CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaBeauty Expert Day Cream 3% Peptid-Solution 1% Ectoin | |
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| Price | $27.00 | $8.49−$18.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"The Better Skin Co. - Better Skin Mirakle Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. The Better Skin Co. - Better Skin Mirakle Cream ticks this box. Algae extract, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and aloe barbadensis leaf extract 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). Emollients in this formulation (algae extract, theobroma cacao seed butter, butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil and cetearyl alcohol) 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.10% - 0.35% and pisum sativum peptide 1.70% - 2.50%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.
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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.
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