The Organic Pharmacy Face Ultra Calming Ageless Face Cream
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The Organic Pharmacy Ultra Calming Ageless Face Cream is a rich daily moisturiser designed to comfort dry, sensitive and mature skin.”
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, sodium lactate.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cera alba.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“With regular use, it works to promote the look of smoother texture and a more radiant, even-looking tone, making it a thoughtful choice for those concerned with early signs of ageing such as fine lines and dullness.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“- Ideal for those who want a calming, anti-ageing moisturiser that works to refine texture and promote a more radiant look over time”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Citral + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Squalane~6.1–7.5%
- 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 SqualaneCera alba~4.4–5.4%
- 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 albaGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateCetearyl ethylhexanoate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.2%
- 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 triglycerideSorbitan sesquioleate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateSucrose polystearate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose polystearateMagnesium sulfate~1.1–1.3%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.75–1.15%
- 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 juiceHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopherol~0.6–0.9%
- 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 TocopherolPolyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate~0.6–0.9%
Sodium lactate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSalicylic acid~0.5–0.75%
- 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 acidSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitral~0.4–0.6%
Citronellol~0.35–0.65%
Limonene~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBeta-caryophyllene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata oil/extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lemongrass oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenia caryophyllus oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilRose flower oil/extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenyl acetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranyl acetate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Squalane, Cera alba, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Sucrose polystearate, Magnesium sulfate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, Sodium lactate, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Beta-caryophyllene, Cananga odorata oil/extract, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Lemongrass oil, Eugenia caryophyllus oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Rose flower oil/extract, Eugenyl acetate, Geranyl acetate, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool, Parfum
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| The Organic PharmacyFace Ultra Calming Ageless Face CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Medipharma CosmeticsHaut in Balance Pigment/Age Spot Reducing Treatment Cream | BeautycounterCountermatch Recovery Sleeping Cream | Om OrganicsGotu Kola + Squalane Hyaluronic Nourishing Cream | |
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| Match | — | 91% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | $50.90 | $27.50−$23.40 | $62.00+$11.10 | $63.46+$12.56 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Betaine | Tripeptide-29 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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