Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Sodium hyaluronate + 10 moreStrong evidence
“VV Cream”
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, mannitol.
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, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneZinc gluconate, Salicylic acid + 1 moreWeak evidence
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationZinc gluconate, Salicylic acidWeak evidence
“Delivers radiance to skin while improving the delicate skin’s texture Moisturizes and softens the skin Salicylic Acid gently exfoliates and works to alleviate in-grown hair and red bumps Avena Strigosa (Black Oats) and Lecithin retain water to moisturize and soften the skin Niacinamide, a highly effective skin-restoring ingredient, helps to strengthen the skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.3–4%
- 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 triglycerideHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2.4–2.9%
- 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 copolymerSqualane~2.1–2.6%
- 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 SqualanePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolRosa canina fruit oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilPolysorbate 60~1.2–1.5%
Mannitol~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolPanthenol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolNiacinamide~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAmmonium glycyrrhizate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bisabolol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.7%
Salicylic acid~0.4–0.65%
- 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 acidHydrogenated castor oil isostearate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.5–0.75%
Avena strigosa seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAlaria esculenta extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractCaffeine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinRubus chamaemorus fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc gluconate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractRosa canina fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractSambucus nigra flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractVaccinium vitis-idaea leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractHippophae rhamnoides seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMica~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77891~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Rosa canina fruit oil, Polysorbate 60, Mannitol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Bisabolol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic acid, Unknown, Hydrogenated castor oil isostearate, Silica, Avena strigosa seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Alaria esculenta extract, Caffeine, Lecithin, Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract, Zinc gluconate, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Vaccinium vitis-idaea leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Citric acid, Mica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide
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| The Perfect VVV CreamYOUR PRODUCT | OodeeNova Illuminating Moisturiser | Colleen Rothschild BeautyWeightless Moisturizer | AtwaterOil Regulator Facial Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 84% | 84% | 81% |
| Price | — | — | — | $35.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 7 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Urea |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"The Perfect V - VV Cream" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.70% - 1.05%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Price
The product retails for 46.00$ in the United States, for 13.53£ in the United Kingdom and for 57.96CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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